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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.09, 1,933.77 and 423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.09, 1,933.77 and 423.20 is: 634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.09 : 1,933.77 = 423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.09/1,933.77 = 423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.09x = 1,933.77 × 423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.09x = 818,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,371.46/1,289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.84

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