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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.02, 1,925.67 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.02, 1,925.67 and 359.51 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.02 : 1,925.67 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.02/1,925.67 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.02x = 1,925.67 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.02x = 692,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,287.99/1,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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