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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.52, 1,936.06 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.52, 1,936.06 and 378.52 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.52 : 1,936.06 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.52/1,936.06 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.52x = 1,936.06 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.52x = 732,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,837.43/1,290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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