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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.14, 1,935.87 and 771.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.14, 1,935.87 and 771.23 is: 1,156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.14 : 1,935.87 = 771.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.14/1,935.87 = 771.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.14x = 1,935.87 × 771.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.14x = 1,492,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,991.34/1,291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.34

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