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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.92, 1,936.18 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.92, 1,936.18 and 366.28 is: 549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.92 : 1,936.18 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.92/1,936.18 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.92x = 1,936.18 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.92x = 709,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,184.01/1,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.36

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