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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.14, 1,938.16 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.14, 1,938.16 and 367.70 is: 551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.14 : 1,938.16 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.14/1,938.16 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.14x = 1,938.16 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.14x = 712,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,658.78/1,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.54

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