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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.86, 1,939.38 and 427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.86, 1,939.38 and 427.78 is: 641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.86 : 1,939.38 = 427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.86/1,939.38 = 427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.86x = 1,939.38 × 427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.86x = 829,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,627.98/1,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.70

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