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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.76, 1,937.72 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.76, 1,937.72 and 426.07 is: 639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.76 : 1,937.72 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.76/1,937.72 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.76x = 1,937.72 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.76x = 825,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,605.45/1,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.13

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