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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.58, 1,938.87 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.58, 1,938.87 and 552.02 is: 828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.58 : 1,938.87 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.58/1,938.87 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.58x = 1,938.87 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.58x = 1,070,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,285.32/1,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.02

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