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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.73, 1,925.31 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.73, 1,925.31 and 359.04 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.73 : 1,925.31 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.73/1,925.31 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.73x = 1,925.31 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.73x = 691,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,254.74/1,283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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