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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.31, 1,940.40 and 563.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.31, 1,940.40 and 563.37 is: 845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.31 : 1,940.40 = 563.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.31/1,940.40 = 563.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.31x = 1,940.40 × 563.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.31x = 1,093,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,153.45/1,293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.24

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