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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.64, 1,937.04 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.64, 1,937.04 and 367.16 is: 550.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.64 : 1,937.04 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.64/1,937.04 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.64x = 1,937.04 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.64x = 711,203.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,203.61/1,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.62

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