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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.79, 1,942.16 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.79, 1,942.16 and 370.35 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.79 : 1,942.16 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.79/1,942.16 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.79x = 1,942.16 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.79x = 719,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,277.10/1,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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