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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.77, 1,937.58 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.77, 1,937.58 and 367.32 is: 550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.77 : 1,937.58 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.77/1,937.58 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.77x = 1,937.58 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.77x = 711,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,711.89/1,291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.96

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