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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.86, 1,939.22 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.86, 1,939.22 and 427.14 is: 640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.86 : 1,939.22 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.86/1,939.22 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.86x = 1,939.22 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.86x = 828,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,318.43/1,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.69

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