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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.51, 1,932.88 and 410.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.51, 1,932.88 and 410.97 is: 616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.51 : 1,932.88 = 410.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.51/1,932.88 = 410.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.51x = 1,932.88 × 410.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.51x = 794,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,360.95/1,288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.50

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