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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.22, 1,935.74 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.22, 1,935.74 and 597.92 is: 895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.22 : 1,935.74 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.22/1,935.74 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.22x = 1,935.74 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.22x = 1,157,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,404.99/1,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.67

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