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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.30, 1,934 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.30, 1,934 and 364.86 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.30 : 1,934 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.30/1,934 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.30x = 1,934 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.30x = 705,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,639.24/1,289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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