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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.88, 1,939.74 and 805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.88, 1,939.74 and 805.84 is: 1,208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.88 : 1,939.74 = 805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.88/1,939.74 = 805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.88x = 1,939.74 × 805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.88x = 1,563,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,120.08/1,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.09

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