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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.51, 1,936.59 and 673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.51, 1,936.59 and 673.71 is: 1,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.51 : 1,936.59 = 673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.51/1,936.59 = 673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.51x = 1,936.59 × 673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.51x = 1,304,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,700.05/1,291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.21

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