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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.50, 1,939.46 and 699.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.50, 1,939.46 and 699.50 is: 1,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.50 : 1,939.46 = 699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.50/1,939.46 = 699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.50x = 1,939.46 × 699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.50x = 1,356,653.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,653.62/1,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.64

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