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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.64, 1,939.20 and 562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.64, 1,939.20 and 562.36 is: 843.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.64 : 1,939.20 = 562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.64/1,939.20 = 562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.64x = 1,939.20 × 562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.64x = 1,090,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,528.51/1,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.64

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