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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.09, 1,932.20 and 422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.09, 1,932.20 and 422.38 is: 633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.09 : 1,932.20 = 422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.09/1,932.20 = 422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.09x = 1,932.20 × 422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.09x = 816,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,122.64/1,288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.59

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