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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.92, 1,929.12 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.92, 1,929.12 and 420.84 is: 631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.92 : 1,929.12 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.92/1,929.12 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.92x = 1,929.12 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.92x = 811,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,850.86/1,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.34

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