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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.04, 1,932.57 and 639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.04, 1,932.57 and 639.27 is: 958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.04 : 1,932.57 = 639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.04/1,932.57 = 639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.04x = 1,932.57 × 639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.04x = 1,235,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,434.02/1,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.41

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