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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.78, 1,939.17 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.78, 1,939.17 and 368.35 is: 552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.78 : 1,939.17 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.78/1,939.17 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.78x = 1,939.17 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.78x = 714,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,293.27/1,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.53

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