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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.49, 1,926.64 and 360.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.49, 1,926.64 and 360.00 is: 539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.49 : 1,926.64 = 360.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.49/1,926.64 = 360.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.49x = 1,926.64 × 360.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.49x = 693,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,591.32/1,284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.97

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