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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.91, 1,936.40 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.91, 1,936.40 and 366.57 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.91 : 1,936.40 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.91/1,936.40 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.91x = 1,936.40 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.91x = 709,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,826.15/1,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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