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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.61, 1,941.60 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.61, 1,941.60 and 370.18 is: 555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.61 : 1,941.60 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.61/1,941.60 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.61x = 1,941.60 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.61x = 718,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,741.49/1,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.18

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