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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.88, 1,928.40 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.88, 1,928.40 and 638.04 is: 956.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.88 : 1,928.40 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.88/1,928.40 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.88x = 1,928.40 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.88x = 1,230,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,396.34/1,286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.11

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