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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.88, 1,930.12 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.88, 1,930.12 and 362.34 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.88 : 1,930.12 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.88/1,930.12 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.88x = 1,930.12 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.88x = 699,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,359.68/1,286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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