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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.64, 1,938.69 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.64, 1,938.69 and 426.75 is: 640.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.64 : 1,938.69 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.64/1,938.69 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.64x = 1,938.69 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.64x = 827,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,335.96/1,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.04

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