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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.68, 1,936.56 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.68, 1,936.56 and 561.12 is: 841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.68 : 1,936.56 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.68/1,936.56 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.68x = 1,936.56 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.68x = 1,086,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,642.55/1,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.26

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