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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.68, 1,926.92 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.68, 1,926.92 and 360.18 is: 540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.68 : 1,926.92 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.68/1,926.92 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.68x = 1,926.92 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.68x = 694,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,038.05/1,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.24

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