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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.58, 1,937.81 and 736.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.58, 1,937.81 and 736.67 is: 1,104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.58 : 1,937.81 = 736.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.58/1,937.81 = 736.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.58x = 1,937.81 × 736.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.58x = 1,427,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,513.12/1,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.39

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