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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.85, 1,937.16 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.85, 1,937.16 and 414.18 is: 621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.85 : 1,937.16 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.85/1,937.16 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.85x = 1,937.16 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.85x = 802,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,332.93/1,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.07

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