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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.35, 1,936.42 and 413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.35, 1,936.42 and 413.67 is: 620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.35 : 1,936.42 = 413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.35/1,936.42 = 413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.35x = 1,936.42 × 413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.35x = 801,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,038.86/1,291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.31

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