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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.24, 1,935.68 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.24, 1,935.68 and 424.53 is: 636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.24 : 1,935.68 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.24/1,935.68 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.24x = 1,935.68 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.24x = 821,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,754.23/1,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.90

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