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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.23, 1,934.70 and 1,161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.23, 1,934.70 and 1,161.01 is: 1,738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.23 : 1,934.70 = 1,161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.23/1,934.70 = 1,161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.23x = 1,934.70 × 1,161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.23x = 2,246,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,206.05/1,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.24

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