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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.68, 1,938.76 and 512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.68, 1,938.76 and 512.44 is: 768.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.68 : 1,938.76 = 512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.68/1,938.76 = 512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.68x = 1,938.76 × 512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.68x = 993,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,498.17/1,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.56

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