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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.70, 1,933.13 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.70, 1,933.13 and 364.29 is: 546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.70 : 1,933.13 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.70/1,933.13 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.70x = 1,933.13 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.70x = 704,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,219.93/1,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.46

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