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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.77, 1,928.77 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.77, 1,928.77 and 361.34 is: 542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.77 : 1,928.77 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.77/1,928.77 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.77x = 1,928.77 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.77x = 696,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,931.20/1,285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.03

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