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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.11, 1,940.57 and 416.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.11, 1,940.57 and 416.45 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.11 : 1,940.57 = 416.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.11/1,940.57 = 416.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.11x = 1,940.57 × 416.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.11x = 808,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,138.59/1,294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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