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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.14, 1,936.32 and 641.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.14, 1,936.32 and 641.98 is: 962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.14 : 1,936.32 = 641.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.14/1,936.32 = 641.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.14x = 1,936.32 × 641.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.14x = 1,243,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,078.71/1,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.03

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