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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.28, 1,942.62 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.28, 1,942.62 and 370.68 is: 555.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.28 : 1,942.62 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.28/1,942.62 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.28x = 1,942.62 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.28x = 720,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,090.38/1,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.93

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