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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.88, 1,939.52 and 427.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.88, 1,939.52 and 427.39 is: 641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.88 : 1,939.52 = 427.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.88/1,939.52 = 427.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.88x = 1,939.52 × 427.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.88x = 828,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,931.45/1,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.15

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