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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.55, 1,936.71 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.55, 1,936.71 and 675.54 is: 1,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.55 : 1,936.71 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.55/1,936.71 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.55x = 1,936.71 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.55x = 1,308,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,325.07/1,291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.99

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