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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.04, 1,942.94 and 809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.04, 1,942.94 and 809.08 is: 1,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.04 : 1,942.94 = 809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.04/1,942.94 = 809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.04x = 1,942.94 × 809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.04x = 1,571,993.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,993.90/1,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.80

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