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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.63, 1,929.64 and 362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.63, 1,929.64 and 362.27 is: 543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.63 : 1,929.64 = 362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.63/1,929.64 = 362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.63x = 1,929.64 × 362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.63x = 699,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,050.68/1,286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.32

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