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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.93, 1,937.85 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.93, 1,937.85 and 367.48 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.93 : 1,937.85 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.93/1,937.85 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.93x = 1,937.85 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.93x = 712,121.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,121.12/1,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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