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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.51, 1,932.66 and 364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.51, 1,932.66 and 364.09 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.51 : 1,932.66 = 364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.51/1,932.66 = 364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.51x = 1,932.66 × 364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.51x = 703,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,662.18/1,288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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