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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.40, 1,932.02 and 410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.40, 1,932.02 and 410.74 is: 615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.40 : 1,932.02 = 410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.40/1,932.02 = 410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.40x = 1,932.02 × 410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.40x = 793,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,548.23/1,288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.92

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