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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.70, 1,942.35 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.70, 1,942.35 and 807.70 is: 1,212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.70 : 1,942.35 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.70/1,942.35 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.70x = 1,942.35 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.70x = 1,568,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,836.10/1,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.67

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