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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.38, 1,945.60 and 1,177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.38, 1,945.60 and 1,177.56 is: 1,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.38 : 1,945.60 = 1,177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.38/1,945.60 = 1,177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.38x = 1,945.60 × 1,177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.38x = 2,291,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,060.74/1,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.75

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