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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.96, 1,936.47 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.96, 1,936.47 and 366.54 is: 549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.96 : 1,936.47 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.96/1,936.47 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.96x = 1,936.47 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.96x = 709,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,793.71/1,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.82

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