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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.01, 1,928.79 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.01, 1,928.79 and 420.32 is: 630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.01 : 1,928.79 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.01/1,928.79 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.01x = 1,928.79 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.01x = 810,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,706.91/1,286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.40

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