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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.16, 1,939.77 and 562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.16, 1,939.77 and 562.77 is: 844.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.16 : 1,939.77 = 562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.16/1,939.77 = 562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.16x = 1,939.77 × 562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.16x = 1,091,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,644.36/1,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.17

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