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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.52, 1,936.35 and 770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.52, 1,936.35 and 770.28 is: 1,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.52 : 1,936.35 = 770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.52/1,936.35 = 770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.52x = 1,936.35 × 770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.52x = 1,491,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,531.68/1,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.87

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