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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.25, 1,938.38 and 426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.25, 1,938.38 and 426.63 is: 639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.25 : 1,938.38 = 426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.25/1,938.38 = 426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.25x = 1,938.38 × 426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.25x = 826,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,968.93/1,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.95

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