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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.16, 1,936.49 and 366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.16, 1,936.49 and 366.49 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.16 : 1,936.49 = 366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.16/1,936.49 = 366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.16x = 1,936.49 × 366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.16x = 709,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,704.22/1,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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