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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.99, 1,932.79 and 411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.99, 1,932.79 and 411.25 is: 616.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.99 : 1,932.79 = 411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.99/1,932.79 = 411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.99x = 1,932.79 × 411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.99x = 794,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,859.89/1,288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.65

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