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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.52, 1,933.50 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.52, 1,933.50 and 423.08 is: 634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.52 : 1,933.50 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.52/1,933.50 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.52x = 1,933.50 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.52x = 818,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,025.18/1,288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.86

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