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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.02, 1,935.22 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.02, 1,935.22 and 424.12 is: 636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.02 : 1,935.22 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.02/1,935.22 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.02x = 1,935.22 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.02x = 820,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,765.51/1,290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.24

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