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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.84, 1,939.23 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.84, 1,939.23 and 427.13 is: 640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.84 : 1,939.23 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.84/1,939.23 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.84x = 1,939.23 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.84x = 828,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,293.61/1,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.68

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