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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.98, 1,932.33 and 621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.98, 1,932.33 and 621.54 is: 931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.98 : 1,932.33 = 621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.98/1,932.33 = 621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.98x = 1,932.33 × 621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.98x = 1,201,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,020.39/1,288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.76

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