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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.73, 1,933.25 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.73, 1,933.25 and 411.28 is: 616.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.73 : 1,933.25 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.73/1,933.25 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.73x = 1,933.25 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.73x = 795,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,100.17/1,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.96

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