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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.77, 1,785.04 and 940.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.77, 1,785.04 and 940.82 is: 1,298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.77 : 1,785.04 = 940.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.77/1,785.04 = 940.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.77x = 1,785.04 × 940.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.77x = 1,679,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,390.06/1,293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.06

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