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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292, 1,938.08 and 743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292, 1,938.08 and 743.04 is: 1,114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292 : 1,938.08 = 743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292/1,938.08 = 743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292x = 1,938.08 × 743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292x = 1,440,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,070.96/1,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.61

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