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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.74, 1,938.01 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.74, 1,938.01 and 447.51 is: 671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.74 : 1,938.01 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.74/1,938.01 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.74x = 1,938.01 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.74x = 867,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,278.86/1,291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.40

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