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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.55, 1,937.10 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.55, 1,937.10 and 366.89 is: 550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.55 : 1,937.10 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.55/1,937.10 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.55x = 1,937.10 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.55x = 710,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,692.93/1,291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.27

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