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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.23, 1,936.71 and 560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.23, 1,936.71 and 560.25 is: 840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.23 : 1,936.71 = 560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.23/1,936.71 = 560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.23x = 1,936.71 × 560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.23x = 1,085,041.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,041.78/1,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.32

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