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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.20, 1,936.65 and 560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.20, 1,936.65 and 560.18 is: 840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.20 : 1,936.65 = 560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.20/1,936.65 = 560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.20x = 1,936.65 × 560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.20x = 1,084,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,872.60/1,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.20

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