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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.97, 1,942.20 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.97, 1,942.20 and 370.52 is: 555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.97 : 1,942.20 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.97/1,942.20 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.97x = 1,942.20 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.97x = 719,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,623.94/1,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.71

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