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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.01, 1,936.51 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.01, 1,936.51 and 366.58 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.01 : 1,936.51 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.01/1,936.51 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.01x = 1,936.51 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.01x = 709,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,876.45/1,291.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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