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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.32, 1,937.52 and 1,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.32, 1,937.52 and 1,162 is: 1,742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.32 : 1,937.52 = 1,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.32/1,937.52 = 1,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.32x = 1,937.52 × 1,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.32x = 2,251,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,398.24/1,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.14

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