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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.80, 1,938.11 and 1,072.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.80, 1,938.11 and 1,072.81 is: 1,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.80 : 1,938.11 = 1,072.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.80/1,938.11 = 1,072.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.80x = 1,938.11 × 1,072.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.80x = 2,079,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,215.98/1,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.31

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