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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.14, 1,940.87 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.14, 1,940.87 and 416.46 is: 624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.14 : 1,940.87 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.14/1,940.87 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.14x = 1,940.87 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.14x = 808,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,285.02/1,294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.58

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