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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.25, 1,937.60 and 876.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.25, 1,937.60 and 876.29 is: 1,313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.25 : 1,937.60 = 876.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.25/1,937.60 = 876.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.25x = 1,937.60 × 876.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.25x = 1,697,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,895.99/1,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.91

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