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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.18, 1,938.40 and 804.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.18, 1,938.40 and 804.83 is: 1,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.18 : 1,938.40 = 804.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.18/1,938.40 = 804.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.18x = 1,938.40 × 804.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.18x = 1,560,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,070.77/1,292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.32

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