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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.40, 1,932.32 and 712.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.40, 1,932.32 and 712.64 is: 1,067.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.40 : 1,932.32 = 712.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.40/1,932.32 = 712.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.40x = 1,932.32 × 712.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.40x = 1,377,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,048.52/1,290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.15

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