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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.61, 1,925.20 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.61, 1,925.20 and 358.92 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.61 : 1,925.20 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.61/1,925.20 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.61x = 1,925.20 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.61x = 690,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,992.78/1,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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