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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.84, 1,939.38 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.84, 1,939.38 and 415.02 is: 622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.84 : 1,939.38 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.84/1,939.38 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.84x = 1,939.38 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.84x = 804,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,881.49/1,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.57

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