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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.65, 1,935.71 and 424.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.65, 1,935.71 and 424.49 is: 636.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.65 : 1,935.71 = 424.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.65/1,935.71 = 424.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.65x = 1,935.71 × 424.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.65x = 821,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,687.42/1,290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.65

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