Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.94, 1,941 and 644.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,293.94, 1,941 and 644.50 is: 966.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,293.94 : 1,941 = 644.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,293.94/1,941 = 644.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,293.94x = 1,941 × 644.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,293.94x = 1,250,974.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,250,974.50/1,293.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966.79
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