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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.16, 1,933.46 and 772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.16, 1,933.46 and 772.44 is: 1,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.16 : 1,933.46 = 772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.16/1,933.46 = 772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.16x = 1,933.46 × 772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.16x = 1,493,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,477.98/1,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.80

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