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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.52, 1,925.41 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.52, 1,925.41 and 359.08 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.52 : 1,925.41 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.52/1,925.41 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.52x = 1,925.41 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.52x = 691,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,374.43/1,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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