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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.36, 1,924.83 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.36, 1,924.83 and 359.01 is: 538.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.36 : 1,924.83 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.36/1,924.83 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.36x = 1,924.83 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.36x = 691,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,033.22/1,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.46

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