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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.80, 1,939.08 and 805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.80, 1,939.08 and 805.84 is: 1,208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.80 : 1,939.08 = 805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.80/1,939.08 = 805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.80x = 1,939.08 × 805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.80x = 1,562,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,588.23/1,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.69

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