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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.88, 1,931.62 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.88, 1,931.62 and 363.34 is: 544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.88 : 1,931.62 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.88/1,931.62 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.88x = 1,931.62 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.88x = 701,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,834.81/1,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.95

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