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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.48, 1,934.37 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.48, 1,934.37 and 411.68 is: 617.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.48 : 1,934.37 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.48/1,934.37 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.48x = 1,934.37 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.48x = 796,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,341.44/1,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.57

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