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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.51, 1,935.83 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.51, 1,935.83 and 366.14 is: 549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.51 : 1,935.83 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.51/1,935.83 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.51x = 1,935.83 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.51x = 708,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,784.80/1,290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.23

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