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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.88, 1,942.62 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.88, 1,942.62 and 370.46 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.88 : 1,942.62 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.88/1,942.62 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.88x = 1,942.62 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.88x = 719,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,663.01/1,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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