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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.38, 1,929.57 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.38, 1,929.57 and 361.85 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.38 : 1,929.57 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.38/1,929.57 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.38x = 1,929.57 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.38x = 698,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,213.10/1,286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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