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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.51, 1,943.30 and 806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.51, 1,943.30 and 806.90 is: 1,212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.51 : 1,943.30 = 806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.51/1,943.30 = 806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.51x = 1,943.30 × 806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.51x = 1,568,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,055.65/1,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.25

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