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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.62, 1,937.56 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.62, 1,937.56 and 413.90 is: 620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.62 : 1,937.56 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.62/1,937.56 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.62x = 1,937.56 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.62x = 801,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,962.66/1,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.90

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