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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.78, 1,934.16 and 1,207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.78, 1,934.16 and 1,207.54 is: 1,808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.78 : 1,934.16 = 1,207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.78/1,934.16 = 1,207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.78x = 1,934.16 × 1,207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.78x = 2,335,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,575.57/1,291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.03

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