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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.71, 1,936.34 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.71, 1,936.34 and 366.55 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.71 : 1,936.34 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.71/1,936.34 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.71x = 1,936.34 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.71x = 709,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,765.43/1,290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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