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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.56, 1,935.34 and 412.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.56, 1,935.34 and 412.87 is: 619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.56 : 1,935.34 = 412.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.56/1,935.34 = 412.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.56x = 1,935.34 × 412.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.56x = 799,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,049.35/1,290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.15

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