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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.22, 1,939.03 and 562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.22, 1,939.03 and 562.32 is: 843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.22 : 1,939.03 = 562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.22/1,939.03 = 562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.22x = 1,939.03 × 562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.22x = 1,090,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,353.94/1,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.78

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