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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.31, 1,938.33 and 512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.31, 1,938.33 and 512.15 is: 768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.31 : 1,938.33 = 512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.31/1,938.33 = 512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.31x = 1,938.33 × 512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.31x = 992,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,706.02/1,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.16

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