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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.10, 1,942.74 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.10, 1,942.74 and 370.67 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.10 : 1,942.74 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.10/1,942.74 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.10x = 1,942.74 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.10x = 720,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,105.72/1,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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