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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.26, 1,937.31 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.26, 1,937.31 and 560.82 is: 841.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.26 : 1,937.31 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.26/1,937.31 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.26x = 1,937.31 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.26x = 1,086,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,482.19/1,291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.41

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