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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.24, 1,942.58 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.24, 1,942.58 and 370.52 is: 555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.24 : 1,942.58 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.24/1,942.58 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.24x = 1,942.58 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.24x = 719,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,764.74/1,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.70

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