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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.62, 1,932.93 and 364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.62, 1,932.93 and 364.19 is: 546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.62 : 1,932.93 = 364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.62/1,932.93 = 364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.62x = 1,932.93 × 364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.62x = 703,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,948.28/1,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.28

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