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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.32, 1,929.52 and 420.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.32, 1,929.52 and 420.64 is: 630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.32 : 1,929.52 = 420.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.32/1,929.52 = 420.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.32x = 1,929.52 × 420.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.32x = 811,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,633.29/1,286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.97

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