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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.52, 1,932.98 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.52, 1,932.98 and 422.64 is: 634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.52 : 1,932.98 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.52/1,932.98 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.52x = 1,932.98 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.52x = 816,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,954.67/1,288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.03

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