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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.42, 1,938.74 and 1,140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.42, 1,938.74 and 1,140.14 is: 1,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.42 : 1,938.74 = 1,140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.42/1,938.74 = 1,140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.42x = 1,938.74 × 1,140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.42x = 2,210,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,434.17/1,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.30

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