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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.42, 1,934.73 and 704.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.42, 1,934.73 and 704.94 is: 1,056.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.42 : 1,934.73 = 704.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.42/1,934.73 = 704.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.42x = 1,934.73 × 704.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.42x = 1,363,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,868.57/1,290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.92

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