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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.93, 1,940.90 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.93, 1,940.90 and 369.50 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.93 : 1,940.90 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.93/1,940.90 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.93x = 1,940.90 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.93x = 717,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,151.00/1,293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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