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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.08, 1,928.71 and 420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.08, 1,928.71 and 420.19 is: 630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.08 : 1,928.71 = 420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.08/1,928.71 = 420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.08x = 1,928.71 × 420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.08x = 810,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,420.36/1,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.15

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