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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.70, 1,930.14 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.70, 1,930.14 and 362.40 is: 543.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.70 : 1,930.14 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.70/1,930.14 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.70x = 1,930.14 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.70x = 699,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,482.74/1,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.63

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