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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.03, 1,937.90 and 1,215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.03, 1,937.90 and 1,215.89 is: 1,823.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.03 : 1,937.90 = 1,215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.03/1,937.90 = 1,215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.03x = 1,937.90 × 1,215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.03x = 2,356,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,266.58/1,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.70

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