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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.93, 1,930.32 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.93, 1,930.32 and 362.63 is: 543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.93 : 1,930.32 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.93/1,930.32 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.93x = 1,930.32 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.93x = 699,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,982.29/1,286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.92

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