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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.98, 1,934.07 and 640.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.98, 1,934.07 and 640.27 is: 959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.98 : 1,934.07 = 640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.98/1,934.07 = 640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.98x = 1,934.07 × 640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.98x = 1,238,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,327.00/1,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.96

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