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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.29, 1,932.59 and 422.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.29, 1,932.59 and 422.61 is: 633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.29 : 1,932.59 = 422.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.29/1,932.59 = 422.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.29x = 1,932.59 × 422.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.29x = 816,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,731.86/1,288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.97

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