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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.94, 1,934.11 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.94, 1,934.11 and 424.02 is: 635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.94 : 1,934.11 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.94/1,934.11 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.94x = 1,934.11 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.94x = 820,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,101.32/1,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.77

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