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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.94, 1,934.82 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.94, 1,934.82 and 412.43 is: 618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.94 : 1,934.82 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.94/1,934.82 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.94x = 1,934.82 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.94x = 797,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,977.81/1,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.62

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