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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.24, 1,938.34 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.24, 1,938.34 and 367.86 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.24 : 1,938.34 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.24/1,938.34 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.24x = 1,938.34 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.24x = 713,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,037.75/1,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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