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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.34, 1,940.32 and 1,233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.34, 1,940.32 and 1,233.62 is: 1,852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.34 : 1,940.32 = 1,233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.34/1,940.32 = 1,233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.34x = 1,940.32 × 1,233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.34x = 2,393,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,617.56/1,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.16

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