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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.68, 1,935.25 and 1,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.68, 1,935.25 and 1,060.23 is: 1,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.68 : 1,935.25 = 1,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.68/1,935.25 = 1,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.68x = 1,935.25 × 1,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.68x = 2,051,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,795.13/1,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.47

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