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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.74, 1,935.72 and 803.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.74, 1,935.72 and 803.31 is: 1,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.74 : 1,935.72 = 803.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.74/1,935.72 = 803.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.74x = 1,935.72 × 803.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.74x = 1,554,983.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,983.23/1,291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.79

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