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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.82, 1,940.15 and 416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.82, 1,940.15 and 416.05 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.82 : 1,940.15 = 416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.82/1,940.15 = 416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.82x = 1,940.15 × 416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.82x = 807,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,195.60/1,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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