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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.78, 1,937.67 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.78, 1,937.67 and 367.35 is: 551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.78 : 1,937.67 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.78/1,937.67 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.78x = 1,937.67 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.78x = 711,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,794.43/1,291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.02

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