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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.92, 1,937.34 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.92, 1,937.34 and 414.18 is: 621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.92 : 1,937.34 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.92/1,937.34 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.92x = 1,937.34 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.92x = 802,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,407.48/1,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.10

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