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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.92, 1,925.76 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.92, 1,925.76 and 359.41 is: 539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.92 : 1,925.76 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.92/1,925.76 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.92x = 1,925.76 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.92x = 692,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,137.40/1,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.08

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