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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.05, 1,938.05 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.05, 1,938.05 and 367.68 is: 551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.05 : 1,938.05 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.05/1,938.05 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.05x = 1,938.05 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.05x = 712,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,570.70/1,292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.50

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