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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.83, 1,938.94 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.83, 1,938.94 and 368.15 is: 552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.83 : 1,938.94 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.83/1,938.94 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.83x = 1,938.94 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.83x = 713,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,810.15/1,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.13

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