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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.17, 1,936.58 and 1,113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.17, 1,936.58 and 1,113.74 is: 1,666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.17 : 1,936.58 = 1,113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.17/1,936.58 = 1,113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.17x = 1,936.58 × 1,113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.17x = 2,156,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,846.61/1,294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.59

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