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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.10, 1,933.59 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.10, 1,933.59 and 423.42 is: 635.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.10 : 1,933.59 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.10/1,933.59 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.10x = 1,933.59 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.10x = 818,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,720.68/1,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.11

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