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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.70, 1,934.84 and 559.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.70, 1,934.84 and 559.39 is: 839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.70 : 1,934.84 = 559.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.70/1,934.84 = 559.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.70x = 1,934.84 × 559.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.70x = 1,082,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,330.15/1,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.21

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