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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.44, 1,934.88 and 509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.44, 1,934.88 and 509.52 is: 763.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.44 : 1,934.88 = 509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.44/1,934.88 = 509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.44x = 1,934.88 × 509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.44x = 985,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,860.06/1,290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.97

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