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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.14, 1,936.62 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.14, 1,936.62 and 425.34 is: 637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.14 : 1,936.62 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.14/1,936.62 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.14x = 1,936.62 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.14x = 823,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,721.95/1,291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.98

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