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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.64, 1,784.25 and 872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.64, 1,784.25 and 872.70 is: 1,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.64 : 1,784.25 = 872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.64/1,784.25 = 872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.64x = 1,784.25 × 872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.64x = 1,557,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,114.98/1,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.60

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