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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.58, 1,938.55 and 501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.58, 1,938.55 and 501.78 is: 752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.58 : 1,938.55 = 501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.58/1,938.55 = 501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.58x = 1,938.55 × 501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.58x = 972,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,725.62/1,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.55

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