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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.95, 1,942.47 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.95, 1,942.47 and 370.56 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.95 : 1,942.47 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.95/1,942.47 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.95x = 1,942.47 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.95x = 719,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,801.68/1,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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