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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.92, 1,941.12 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.92, 1,941.12 and 428.32 is: 642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.92 : 1,941.12 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.92/1,941.12 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.92x = 1,941.12 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.92x = 831,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,420.52/1,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.56

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