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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.33, 1,935.66 and 412.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.33, 1,935.66 and 412.55 is: 618.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.33 : 1,935.66 = 412.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.33/1,935.66 = 412.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.33x = 1,935.66 × 412.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.33x = 798,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,556.53/1,290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.88

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