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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.21, 1,934.02 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.21, 1,934.02 and 423.32 is: 635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.21 : 1,934.02 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.21/1,934.02 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.21x = 1,934.02 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.21x = 818,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,709.35/1,289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.05

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