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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.07, 1,936.92 and 512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.07, 1,936.92 and 512.58 is: 768.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.07 : 1,936.92 = 512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.07/1,936.92 = 512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.07x = 1,936.92 × 512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.07x = 992,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,826.45/1,292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.40

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