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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.86, 1,938.33 and 634.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.86, 1,938.33 and 634.54 is: 951.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.86 : 1,938.33 = 634.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.86/1,938.33 = 634.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.86x = 1,938.33 × 634.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.86x = 1,229,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,947.92/1,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.34

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