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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.34, 1,938.24 and 643.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.34, 1,938.24 and 643.26 is: 964.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.34 : 1,938.24 = 643.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.34/1,938.24 = 643.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.34x = 1,938.24 × 643.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.34x = 1,246,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,792.26/1,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.76

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