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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.92, 1,935.24 and 854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.92, 1,935.24 and 854.56 is: 1,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.92 : 1,935.24 = 854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.92/1,935.24 = 854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.92x = 1,935.24 × 854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.92x = 1,653,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,778.69/1,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.10

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