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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.52, 1,931.29 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.52, 1,931.29 and 363.10 is: 544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.52 : 1,931.29 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.52/1,931.29 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.52x = 1,931.29 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.52x = 701,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,251.40/1,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.65

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