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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.86, 1,937.88 and 426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.86, 1,937.88 and 426.78 is: 640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.86 : 1,937.88 = 426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.86/1,937.88 = 426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.86x = 1,937.88 × 426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.86x = 827,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,048.43/1,291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.20

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