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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.11, 1,936.95 and 425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.11, 1,936.95 and 425.43 is: 638.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.11 : 1,936.95 = 425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.11/1,936.95 = 425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.11x = 1,936.95 × 425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.11x = 824,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,036.64/1,291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.24

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