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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.40, 1,936.52 and 413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.40, 1,936.52 and 413.74 is: 620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.40 : 1,936.52 = 413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.40/1,936.52 = 413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.40x = 1,936.52 × 413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.40x = 801,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,215.78/1,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.42

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