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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.08, 1,937.33 and 551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.08, 1,937.33 and 551.27 is: 826.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.08 : 1,937.33 = 551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.08/1,937.33 = 551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.08x = 1,937.33 × 551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.08x = 1,067,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,991.91/1,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.57

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