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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.66, 1,938.06 and 807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.66, 1,938.06 and 807.66 is: 1,209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.66 : 1,938.06 = 807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.66/1,938.06 = 807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.66x = 1,938.06 × 807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.66x = 1,565,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,293.54/1,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.97

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