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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.22, 1,942.55 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.22, 1,942.55 and 370.78 is: 556.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.22 : 1,942.55 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.22/1,942.55 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.22x = 1,942.55 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.22x = 720,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,253.37/1,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.08

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