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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.33, 1,934.36 and 424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.33, 1,934.36 and 424.25 is: 636.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.33 : 1,934.36 = 424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.33/1,934.36 = 424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.33x = 1,934.36 × 424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.33x = 820,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,650.11/1,289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.49

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