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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.83, 1,938.77 and 745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.83, 1,938.77 and 745.08 is: 1,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.83 : 1,938.77 = 745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.83/1,938.77 = 745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.83x = 1,938.77 × 745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.83x = 1,444,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,535.03/1,291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.21

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