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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.90, 1,938.96 and 746.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.90, 1,938.96 and 746.21 is: 1,118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.90 : 1,938.96 = 746.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.90/1,938.96 = 746.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.90x = 1,938.96 × 746.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.90x = 1,446,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,861.65/1,293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.22

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