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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.61, 1,929.68 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.61, 1,929.68 and 361.94 is: 542.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.61 : 1,929.68 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.61/1,929.68 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.61x = 1,929.68 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.61x = 698,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,426.57/1,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.84

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