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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.16, 1,940.63 and 563.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.16, 1,940.63 and 563.45 is: 844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.16 : 1,940.63 = 563.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.16/1,940.63 = 563.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.16x = 1,940.63 × 563.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.16x = 1,093,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,435.45/1,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.90

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