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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.14, 1,940.04 and 707.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.14, 1,940.04 and 707.98 is: 1,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.14 : 1,940.04 = 707.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.14/1,940.04 = 707.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.14x = 1,940.04 × 707.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.14x = 1,373,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,509.52/1,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.15

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