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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.29, 1,934.09 and 509.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.29, 1,934.09 and 509.23 is: 763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.29 : 1,934.09 = 509.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.29/1,934.09 = 509.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.29x = 1,934.09 × 509.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.29x = 984,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,896.65/1,290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.31

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