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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.19, 2,057.60 and 932.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.19, 2,057.60 and 932.47 is: 1,285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.19 : 2,057.60 = 932.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.19/2,057.60 = 932.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.19x = 2,057.60 × 932.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.19x = 1,918,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,635.32/1,492.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.78

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