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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.45, 1,928.07 and 360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.45, 1,928.07 and 360.94 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.45 : 1,928.07 = 360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.45/1,928.07 = 360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.45x = 1,928.07 × 360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.45x = 695,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,913.67/1,285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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