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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.03, 1,938.26 and 402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.03, 1,938.26 and 402.35 is: 603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.03 : 1,938.26 = 402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.03/1,938.26 = 402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.03x = 1,938.26 × 402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.03x = 779,847.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,847.21/1,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.59

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