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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.64, 1,936.17 and 632.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.64, 1,936.17 and 632.57 is: 948.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.64 : 1,936.17 = 632.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.64/1,936.17 = 632.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.64x = 1,936.17 × 632.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.64x = 1,224,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,763.06/1,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.96

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