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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.66, 1,940.03 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.66, 1,940.03 and 416.12 is: 624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.66 : 1,940.03 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.66/1,940.03 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.66x = 1,940.03 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.66x = 807,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,273.50/1,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.02

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