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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.46, 1,935.10 and 559.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.46, 1,935.10 and 559.22 is: 839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.46 : 1,935.10 = 559.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.46/1,935.10 = 559.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.46x = 1,935.10 × 559.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.46x = 1,082,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,146.62/1,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.22

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