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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.83, 1,940.16 and 562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.83, 1,940.16 and 562.62 is: 844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.83 : 1,940.16 = 562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.83/1,940.16 = 562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.83x = 1,940.16 × 562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.83x = 1,091,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,572.82/1,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.33

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