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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.29, 1,934.44 and 771.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.29, 1,934.44 and 771.71 is: 1,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.29 : 1,934.44 = 771.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.29/1,934.44 = 771.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.29x = 1,934.44 × 771.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.29x = 1,492,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,818.95/1,291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.07

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