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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.56, 1,943.16 and 1,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.56, 1,943.16 and 1,007.44 is: 1,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.56 : 1,943.16 = 1,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.56/1,943.16 = 1,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.56x = 1,943.16 × 1,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.56x = 1,957,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,617.11/1,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.53

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