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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.08, 1,940.06 and 738.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.08, 1,940.06 and 738.17 is: 1,106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.08 : 1,940.06 = 738.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.08/1,940.06 = 738.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.08x = 1,940.06 × 738.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.08x = 1,432,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,080.70/1,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.64

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