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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.02, 1,938.04 and 511.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.02, 1,938.04 and 511.67 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.02 : 1,938.04 = 511.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.02/1,938.04 = 511.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.02x = 1,938.04 × 511.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.02x = 991,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,640.49/1,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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