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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.28, 1,933.11 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.28, 1,933.11 and 423.39 is: 634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.28 : 1,933.11 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.28/1,933.11 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.28x = 1,933.11 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.28x = 818,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,459.44/1,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.82

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