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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.30, 1,942.65 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.30, 1,942.65 and 370.84 is: 556.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.30 : 1,942.65 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.30/1,942.65 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.30x = 1,942.65 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.30x = 720,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,412.33/1,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.17

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