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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.85, 1,937.48 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.85, 1,937.48 and 367.39 is: 551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.85 : 1,937.48 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.85/1,937.48 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.85x = 1,937.48 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.85x = 711,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,803.05/1,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.00

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