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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.16, 1,942.29 and 739.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.16, 1,942.29 and 739.22 is: 1,109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.16 : 1,942.29 = 739.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.16/1,942.29 = 739.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.16x = 1,942.29 × 739.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.16x = 1,435,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,779.61/1,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.43

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