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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.69, 1,931.50 and 363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.69, 1,931.50 and 363.23 is: 544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.69 : 1,931.50 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.69/1,931.50 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.69x = 1,931.50 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.69x = 701,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,576.78/1,287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.83

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