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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.44, 1,934.17 and 423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.44, 1,934.17 and 423.75 is: 635.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.44 : 1,934.17 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.44/1,934.17 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.44x = 1,934.17 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.44x = 819,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,603.48/1,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.63

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