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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.52, 1,932.96 and 422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.52, 1,932.96 and 422.66 is: 634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.52 : 1,932.96 = 422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.52/1,932.96 = 422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.52x = 1,932.96 × 422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.52x = 816,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,984.87/1,288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.05

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