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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.22, 1,929.71 and 545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.22, 1,929.71 and 545.44 is: 818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.22 : 1,929.71 = 545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.22/1,929.71 = 545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.22x = 1,929.71 × 545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.22x = 1,052,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,543.50/1,286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.33

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