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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.44, 1,783.06 and 1,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.44, 1,783.06 and 1,012.18 is: 1,396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.44 : 1,783.06 = 1,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.44/1,783.06 = 1,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.44x = 1,783.06 × 1,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.44x = 1,804,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,777.67/1,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.41

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