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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.69, 1,935.46 and 559.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.69, 1,935.46 and 559.72 is: 839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.69 : 1,935.46 = 559.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.69/1,935.46 = 559.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.69x = 1,935.46 × 559.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.69x = 1,083,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,315.67/1,290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.33

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