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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.08, 1,926.38 and 543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.08, 1,926.38 and 543.69 is: 815.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.08 : 1,926.38 = 543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.08/1,926.38 = 543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.08x = 1,926.38 × 543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.08x = 1,047,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,354.90/1,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.64

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