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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288, 1,932.24 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288, 1,932.24 and 422.12 is: 633.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288 : 1,932.24 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288/1,932.24 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288x = 1,932.24 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288x = 815,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,637.15/1,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.26

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