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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.64, 1,931.38 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.64, 1,931.38 and 363.32 is: 544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.64 : 1,931.38 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.64/1,931.38 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.64x = 1,931.38 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.64x = 701,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,708.98/1,287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.96

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