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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.01, 1,938.03 and 511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.01, 1,938.03 and 511.98 is: 767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.01 : 1,938.03 = 511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.01/1,938.03 = 511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.01x = 1,938.03 × 511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.01x = 992,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,232.60/1,292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.98

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