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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.13, 1,938.58 and 512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.13, 1,938.58 and 512.26 is: 768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.13 : 1,938.58 = 512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.13/1,938.58 = 512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.13x = 1,938.58 × 512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.13x = 993,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,050.86/1,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.54

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