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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.18, 1,944.33 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.18, 1,944.33 and 371.82 is: 557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.18 : 1,944.33 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.18/1,944.33 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.18x = 1,944.33 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.18x = 722,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,940.78/1,296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.75

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