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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.93, 1,927.40 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.93, 1,927.40 and 360.59 is: 540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.93 : 1,927.40 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.93/1,927.40 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.93x = 1,927.40 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.93x = 694,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,989.73/1,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.88

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