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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.49, 1,938.69 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.49, 1,938.69 and 415 is: 622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.49 : 1,938.69 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.49/1,938.69 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.49x = 1,938.69 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.49x = 804,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,556.35/1,292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.49

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