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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.52, 1,939.21 and 1,154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.52, 1,939.21 and 1,154.69 is: 1,732.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.52 : 1,939.21 = 1,154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.52/1,939.21 = 1,154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.52x = 1,939.21 × 1,154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.52x = 2,239,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,181.08/1,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.41

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