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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.16, 1,933.50 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.16, 1,933.50 and 423.36 is: 634.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.16 : 1,933.50 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.16/1,933.50 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.16x = 1,933.50 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.16x = 818,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,566.56/1,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.96

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