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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.34, 1,936.88 and 772.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.34, 1,936.88 and 772.72 is: 1,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.34 : 1,936.88 = 772.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.34/1,936.88 = 772.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.34x = 1,936.88 × 772.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.34x = 1,496,665.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,665.91/1,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.11

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