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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.80, 1,934.79 and 997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.80, 1,934.79 and 997.24 is: 1,493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.80 : 1,934.79 = 997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.80/1,934.79 = 997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.80x = 1,934.79 × 997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.80x = 1,929,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,449.98/1,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.61

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