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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.92, 1,942.20 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.92, 1,942.20 and 370.56 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.92 : 1,942.20 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.92/1,942.20 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.92x = 1,942.20 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.92x = 719,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,701.63/1,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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