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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.74, 1,936.99 and 745.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.74, 1,936.99 and 745.39 is: 1,116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.74 : 1,936.99 = 745.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.74/1,936.99 = 745.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.74x = 1,936.99 × 745.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.74x = 1,443,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,803.34/1,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.85

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