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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.66, 1,936.59 and 641.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.66, 1,936.59 and 641.46 is: 962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.66 : 1,936.59 = 641.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.66/1,936.59 = 641.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.66x = 1,936.59 × 641.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.66x = 1,242,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,245.02/1,290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.49

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