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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.64, 1,937.19 and 425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.64, 1,937.19 and 425.75 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.64 : 1,937.19 = 425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.64/1,937.19 = 425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.64x = 1,937.19 × 425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.64x = 824,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,758.64/1,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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