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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.13, 1,935.17 and 412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.13, 1,935.17 and 412.62 is: 618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.13 : 1,935.17 = 412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.13/1,935.17 = 412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.13x = 1,935.17 × 412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.13x = 798,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,487.78/1,290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.92

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