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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.07, 1,940.96 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.07, 1,940.96 and 369.56 is: 554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.07 : 1,940.96 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.07/1,940.96 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.07x = 1,940.96 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.07x = 717,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,306.95/1,294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.31

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