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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.04, 1,936.68 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.04, 1,936.68 and 425.36 is: 638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.04 : 1,936.68 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.04/1,936.68 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.04x = 1,936.68 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.04x = 823,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,786.20/1,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.08

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