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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.85, 1,937.72 and 426.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.85, 1,937.72 and 426.17 is: 639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.85 : 1,937.72 = 426.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.85/1,937.72 = 426.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.85x = 1,937.72 × 426.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.85x = 825,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,796.00/1,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.24

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