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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.13, 1,938.99 and 512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.13, 1,938.99 and 512.34 is: 768.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.13 : 1,938.99 = 512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.13/1,938.99 = 512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.13x = 1,938.99 × 512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.13x = 993,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,424.81/1,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.23

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