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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.59, 1,937.67 and 714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.59, 1,937.67 and 714.25 is: 1,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.59 : 1,937.67 = 714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.59/1,937.67 = 714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.59x = 1,937.67 × 714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.59x = 1,383,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,980.80/1,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.70

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