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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.75, 1,939.20 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.75, 1,939.20 and 368.39 is: 552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.75 : 1,939.20 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.75/1,939.20 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.75x = 1,939.20 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.75x = 714,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,372.19/1,292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.60

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