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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.05, 1,936.22 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.05, 1,936.22 and 511.02 is: 766.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.05 : 1,936.22 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.05/1,936.22 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.05x = 1,936.22 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.05x = 989,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,444.59/1,291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.39

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