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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.08, 1,934.07 and 640.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.08, 1,934.07 and 640.46 is: 960.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.08 : 1,934.07 = 640.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.08/1,934.07 = 640.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.08x = 1,934.07 × 640.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.08x = 1,238,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,694.47/1,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.17

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