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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.69, 1,932.95 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.69, 1,932.95 and 411.18 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.69 : 1,932.95 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.69/1,932.95 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.69x = 1,932.95 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.69x = 794,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,778.66/1,288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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