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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.21, 1,933.92 and 411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.21, 1,933.92 and 411.83 is: 617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.21 : 1,933.92 = 411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.21/1,933.92 = 411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.21x = 1,933.92 × 411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.21x = 796,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,446.27/1,289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.78

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