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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.06, 1,937.64 and 426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.06, 1,937.64 and 426.14 is: 639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.06 : 1,937.64 = 426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.06/1,937.64 = 426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.06x = 1,937.64 × 426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.06x = 825,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,705.91/1,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.06

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