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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.70, 1,939.16 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.70, 1,939.16 and 368.27 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.70 : 1,939.16 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.70/1,939.16 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.70x = 1,939.16 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.70x = 714,134.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,134.45/1,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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