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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.36, 1,940.31 and 428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.36, 1,940.31 and 428.28 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.36 : 1,940.31 = 428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.36/1,940.31 = 428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.36x = 1,940.31 × 428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.36x = 830,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,995.97/1,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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