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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.16, 1,948.80 and 1,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.16, 1,948.80 and 1,269.12 is: 1,914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.16 : 1,948.80 = 1,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.16/1,948.80 = 1,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.16x = 1,948.80 × 1,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.16x = 2,473,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,261.06/1,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.05

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