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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.86, 1,934.92 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.86, 1,934.92 and 424.17 is: 636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.86 : 1,934.92 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.86/1,934.92 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.86x = 1,934.92 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.86x = 820,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,735.02/1,289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.30

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