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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.76, 1,938.74 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.76, 1,938.74 and 562.14 is: 843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.76 : 1,938.74 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.76/1,938.74 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.76x = 1,938.74 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.76x = 1,089,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,840.49/1,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.03

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