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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.20, 1,930.64 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.20, 1,930.64 and 421.60 is: 632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.20 : 1,930.64 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.20/1,930.64 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.20x = 1,930.64 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.20x = 813,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,957.82/1,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.35

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