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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.07, 1,936.21 and 597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.07, 1,936.21 and 597.09 is: 894.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.07 : 1,936.21 = 597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.07/1,936.21 = 597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.07x = 1,936.21 × 597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.07x = 1,156,091.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,091.63/1,292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.76

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