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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.52, 1,940.26 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.52, 1,940.26 and 381.52 is: 572.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.52 : 1,940.26 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.52/1,940.26 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.52x = 1,940.26 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.52x = 740,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,248.00/1,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.27

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