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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.51, 1,926.77 and 360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.51, 1,926.77 and 360.07 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.51 : 1,926.77 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.51/1,926.77 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.51x = 1,926.77 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.51x = 693,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,772.90/1,284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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