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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.48, 1,939.74 and 708.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.48, 1,939.74 and 708.92 is: 1,063.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.48 : 1,939.74 = 708.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.48/1,939.74 = 708.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.48x = 1,939.74 × 708.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.48x = 1,375,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,110.78/1,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.11

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