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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.10, 1,937.85 and 512.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.10, 1,937.85 and 512.13 is: 768.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.10 : 1,937.85 = 512.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.10/1,937.85 = 512.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.10x = 1,937.85 × 512.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.10x = 992,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,431.12/1,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.08

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