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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.76, 1,937.70 and 643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.76, 1,937.70 and 643.08 is: 963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.76 : 1,937.70 = 643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.76/1,937.70 = 643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.76x = 1,937.70 × 643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.76x = 1,246,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,096.12/1,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.90

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