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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.51, 1,940.56 and 369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.51, 1,940.56 and 369.08 is: 553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.51 : 1,940.56 = 369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.51/1,940.56 = 369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.51x = 1,940.56 × 369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.51x = 716,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,221.88/1,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.70

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