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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.10, 1,936.35 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.10, 1,936.35 and 511.13 is: 766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.10 : 1,936.35 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.10/1,936.35 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.10x = 1,936.35 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.10x = 989,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,716.89/1,291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.57

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