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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.26, 1,938.07 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.26, 1,938.07 and 367.90 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.26 : 1,938.07 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.26/1,938.07 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.26x = 1,938.07 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.26x = 713,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,015.95/1,292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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