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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.76, 1,941.82 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.76, 1,941.82 and 370.40 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.76 : 1,941.82 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.76/1,941.82 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.76x = 1,941.82 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.76x = 719,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,250.13/1,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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