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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.20, 1,935.32 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.20, 1,935.32 and 424.50 is: 636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.20 : 1,935.32 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.20/1,935.32 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.20x = 1,935.32 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.20x = 821,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,541.22/1,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.76

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