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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.40, 1,937.11 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.40, 1,937.11 and 366.98 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.40 : 1,937.11 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.40/1,937.11 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.40x = 1,937.11 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.40x = 710,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,880.63/1,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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