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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.96, 1,931.94 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.96, 1,931.94 and 363.60 is: 545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.96 : 1,931.94 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.96/1,931.94 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.96x = 1,931.94 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.96x = 702,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,453.38/1,287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.40

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