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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.11, 1,939.96 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.11, 1,939.96 and 368.68 is: 553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.11 : 1,939.96 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.11/1,939.96 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.11x = 1,939.96 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.11x = 715,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,218.25/1,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.10

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