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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.30, 1,939.44 and 946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.30, 1,939.44 and 946.54 is: 1,420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.30 : 1,939.44 = 946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.30/1,939.44 = 946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.30x = 1,939.44 × 946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.30x = 1,835,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,757.54/1,292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.54

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