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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.30, 1,933.76 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.30, 1,933.76 and 423.50 is: 635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.30 : 1,933.76 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.30/1,933.76 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.30x = 1,933.76 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.30x = 818,947.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,947.36/1,289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.19

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