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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.59, 1,942.14 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.59, 1,942.14 and 370.16 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.59 : 1,942.14 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.59/1,942.14 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.59x = 1,942.14 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.59x = 718,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,892.83/1,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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