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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.13, 1,932.28 and 638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.13, 1,932.28 and 638.69 is: 958.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.13 : 1,932.28 = 638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.13/1,932.28 = 638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.13x = 1,932.28 × 638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.13x = 1,234,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,127.91/1,288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.08

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