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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.33, 1,938.81 and 1,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.33, 1,938.81 and 1,232.62 is: 1,850.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.33 : 1,938.81 = 1,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.33/1,938.81 = 1,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.33x = 1,938.81 × 1,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.33x = 2,389,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,815.98/1,291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.66

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