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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.79, 1,936.39 and 511.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.79, 1,936.39 and 511.37 is: 766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.79 : 1,936.39 = 511.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.79/1,936.39 = 511.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.79x = 1,936.39 × 511.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.79x = 990,211.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,211.75/1,291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.54

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