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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.85, 1,932.99 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.85, 1,932.99 and 364.20 is: 546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.85 : 1,932.99 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.85/1,932.99 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.85x = 1,932.99 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.85x = 703,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,987.37/1,288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.21

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