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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.53, 1,929.68 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.53, 1,929.68 and 349.44 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.53 : 1,929.68 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.53/1,929.68 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.53x = 1,929.68 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.53x = 674,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,312.53/1,286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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