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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.64, 1,942.26 and 370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.64, 1,942.26 and 370.21 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.64 : 1,942.26 = 370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.64/1,942.26 = 370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.64x = 1,942.26 × 370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.64x = 719,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,032.51/1,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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