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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.20, 1,938.44 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.20, 1,938.44 and 367.80 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.20 : 1,938.44 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.20/1,938.44 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.20x = 1,938.44 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.20x = 712,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,958.23/1,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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