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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.92, 1,934.16 and 1,200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.92, 1,934.16 and 1,200.79 is: 1,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.92 : 1,934.16 = 1,200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.92/1,934.16 = 1,200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.92x = 1,934.16 × 1,200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.92x = 2,322,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,519.99/1,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.73

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