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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.44, 1,933.36 and 423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.44, 1,933.36 and 423.52 is: 635.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.44 : 1,933.36 = 423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.44/1,933.36 = 423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.44x = 1,933.36 × 423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.44x = 818,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,816.63/1,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.02

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