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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.24, 1,933.84 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.24, 1,933.84 and 364.86 is: 547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.24 : 1,933.84 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.24/1,933.84 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.24x = 1,933.84 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.24x = 705,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,580.86/1,289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.28

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