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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.28, 1,928.61 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.28, 1,928.61 and 420.39 is: 630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.28 : 1,928.61 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.28/1,928.61 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.28x = 1,928.61 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.28x = 810,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,768.36/1,286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.32

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