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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.76, 1,940.05 and 700.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.76, 1,940.05 and 700.45 is: 1,051.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.76 : 1,940.05 = 700.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.76/1,940.05 = 700.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.76x = 1,940.05 × 700.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.76x = 1,358,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,904.05/1,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.16

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