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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.62, 1,787.73 and 1,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.62, 1,787.73 and 1,149.62 is: 1,588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.62 : 1,787.73 = 1,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.62/1,787.73 = 1,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.62x = 1,787.73 × 1,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.62x = 2,055,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,210.16/1,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.73

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