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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.46, 1,928.03 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.46, 1,928.03 and 361.09 is: 541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.46 : 1,928.03 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.46/1,928.03 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.46x = 1,928.03 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.46x = 696,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,182.71/1,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.58

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