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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.47, 1,940.93 and 700.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.47, 1,940.93 and 700.47 is: 1,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.47 : 1,940.93 = 700.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.47/1,940.93 = 700.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.47x = 1,940.93 × 700.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.47x = 1,359,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,569.64/1,293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.10

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