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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.20, 1,935.36 and 597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.20, 1,935.36 and 597.66 is: 895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.20 : 1,935.36 = 597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.20/1,935.36 = 597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.20x = 1,935.36 × 597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.20x = 1,156,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,687.26/1,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.82

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