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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.57, 1,940.62 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.57, 1,940.62 and 416.13 is: 624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.57 : 1,940.62 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.57/1,940.62 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.57x = 1,940.62 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.57x = 807,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,559.04/1,293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.29

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