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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.62, 1,926.64 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.62, 1,926.64 and 360.28 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.62 : 1,926.64 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.62/1,926.64 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.62x = 1,926.64 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.62x = 694,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,129.86/1,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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