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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.21, 1,936.73 and 413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.21, 1,936.73 and 413.66 is: 620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.21 : 1,936.73 = 413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.21/1,936.73 = 413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.21x = 1,936.73 × 413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.21x = 801,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,153.61/1,291.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.47

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