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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.20, 1,939.44 and 852.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.20, 1,939.44 and 852.22 is: 1,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.20 : 1,939.44 = 852.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.20/1,939.44 = 852.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.20x = 1,939.44 × 852.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.20x = 1,652,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,819.86/1,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.08

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