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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.65, 1,937.61 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.65, 1,937.61 and 425.76 is: 638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.65 : 1,937.61 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.65/1,937.61 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.65x = 1,937.61 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.65x = 824,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,956.83/1,291.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.68

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