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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.86, 1,938.36 and 634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.86, 1,938.36 and 634.48 is: 951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.86 : 1,938.36 = 634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.86/1,938.36 = 634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.86x = 1,938.36 × 634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.86x = 1,229,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,850.65/1,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.26

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