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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.67, 1,937.22 and 597.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.67, 1,937.22 and 597.81 is: 895.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.67 : 1,937.22 = 597.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.67/1,937.22 = 597.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.67x = 1,937.22 × 597.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.67x = 1,158,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,089.49/1,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.89

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