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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.25, 1,933.89 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.25, 1,933.89 and 423.60 is: 635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.25 : 1,933.89 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.25/1,933.89 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.25x = 1,933.89 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.25x = 819,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,195.80/1,289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.40

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