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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.63, 1,936.08 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.63, 1,936.08 and 425.01 is: 637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.63 : 1,936.08 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.63/1,936.08 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.63x = 1,936.08 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.63x = 822,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,853.36/1,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.56

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