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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.47, 1,936.61 and 413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.47, 1,936.61 and 413.80 is: 620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.47 : 1,936.61 = 413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.47/1,936.61 = 413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.47x = 1,936.61 × 413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.47x = 801,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,369.22/1,291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.51

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