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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.63, 1,940.45 and 524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.63, 1,940.45 and 524.67 is: 787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.63 : 1,940.45 = 524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.63/1,940.45 = 524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.63x = 1,940.45 × 524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.63x = 1,018,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,095.90/1,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.01

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