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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.60, 1,934.33 and 639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.60, 1,934.33 and 639.95 is: 959.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.60 : 1,934.33 = 639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.60/1,934.33 = 639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.60x = 1,934.33 × 639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.60x = 1,237,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,861.61/1,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.14

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