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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.40, 1,930.56 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.40, 1,930.56 and 421.60 is: 632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.40 : 1,930.56 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.40/1,930.56 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.40x = 1,930.56 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.40x = 813,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,924.10/1,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.22

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