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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.28, 1,937.04 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.28, 1,937.04 and 366.82 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.28 : 1,937.04 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.28/1,937.04 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.28x = 1,937.04 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.28x = 710,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,545.01/1,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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