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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.37, 1,937.04 and 425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.37, 1,937.04 and 425.69 is: 638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.37 : 1,937.04 = 425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.37/1,937.04 = 425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.37x = 1,937.04 × 425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.37x = 824,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,568.87/1,291.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.53

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