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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.53, 1,938.13 and 634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.53, 1,938.13 and 634.12 is: 950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.53 : 1,938.13 = 634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.53/1,938.13 = 634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.53x = 1,938.13 × 634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.53x = 1,229,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,006.02/1,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.85

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