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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.63, 1,939.08 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.63, 1,939.08 and 427.01 is: 640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.63 : 1,939.08 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.63/1,939.08 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.63x = 1,939.08 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.63x = 828,006.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,006.55/1,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.56

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