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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.72, 1,934.40 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.72, 1,934.40 and 423.92 is: 635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.72 : 1,934.40 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.72/1,934.40 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.72x = 1,934.40 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.72x = 820,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,030.85/1,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.82

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