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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.92, 1,934.34 and 412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.92, 1,934.34 and 412.18 is: 618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.92 : 1,934.34 = 412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.92/1,934.34 = 412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.92x = 1,934.34 × 412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.92x = 797,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,296.26/1,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.10

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