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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.90, 1,930.46 and 362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.90, 1,930.46 and 362.46 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.90 : 1,930.46 = 362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.90/1,930.46 = 362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.90x = 1,930.46 × 362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.90x = 699,714.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,714.53/1,286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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