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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.24, 1,935.68 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.24, 1,935.68 and 424.60 is: 637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.24 : 1,935.68 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.24/1,935.68 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.24x = 1,935.68 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.24x = 821,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,889.73/1,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.01

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