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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.56, 1,938.84 and 642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.56, 1,938.84 and 642.64 is: 963.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.56 : 1,938.84 = 642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.56/1,938.84 = 642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.56x = 1,938.84 × 642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.56x = 1,245,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,976.14/1,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.96

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