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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.22, 1,939.14 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.22, 1,939.14 and 715.50 is: 1,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.22 : 1,939.14 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.22/1,939.14 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.22x = 1,939.14 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.22x = 1,387,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,454.67/1,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.70

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