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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.84, 1,943.75 and 747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.84, 1,943.75 and 747.36 is: 1,122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.84 : 1,943.75 = 747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.84/1,943.75 = 747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.84x = 1,943.75 × 747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.84x = 1,452,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,677.26/1,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.76

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