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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.52, 1,937.30 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.52, 1,937.30 and 367.10 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.52 : 1,937.30 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.52/1,937.30 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.52x = 1,937.30 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.52x = 711,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,180.99/1,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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