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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.17, 1,942.62 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.17, 1,942.62 and 370.78 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.17 : 1,942.62 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.17/1,942.62 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.17x = 1,942.62 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.17x = 720,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,284.64/1,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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