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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.14, 1,940.07 and 428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.14, 1,940.07 and 428.06 is: 642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.14 : 1,940.07 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.14/1,940.07 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.14x = 1,940.07 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.14x = 830,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,466.36/1,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.21

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