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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.16, 1,927.41 and 360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.16, 1,927.41 and 360.80 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.16 : 1,927.41 = 360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.16/1,927.41 = 360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.16x = 1,927.41 × 360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.16x = 695,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,409.53/1,285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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