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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.61, 1,940.10 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.61, 1,940.10 and 369.18 is: 553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.61 : 1,940.10 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.61/1,940.10 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.61x = 1,940.10 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.61x = 716,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,246.12/1,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.68

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