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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.30, 1,934.82 and 672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.30, 1,934.82 and 672.42 is: 1,009.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.30 : 1,934.82 = 672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.30/1,934.82 = 672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.30x = 1,934.82 × 672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.30x = 1,301,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,011.66/1,288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.87

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