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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.38, 1,938.99 and 805.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.38, 1,938.99 and 805.34 is: 1,207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.38 : 1,938.99 = 805.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.38/1,938.99 = 805.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.38x = 1,938.99 × 805.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.38x = 1,561,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,546.21/1,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.34

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