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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.13, 1,942.99 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.13, 1,942.99 and 370.67 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.13 : 1,942.99 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.13/1,942.99 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.13x = 1,942.99 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.13x = 720,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,212.03/1,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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