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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.72, 1,936.44 and 632.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.72, 1,936.44 and 632.63 is: 947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.72 : 1,936.44 = 632.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.72/1,936.44 = 632.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.72x = 1,936.44 × 632.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.72x = 1,225,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,054.88/1,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.66

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