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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.22, 1,942.10 and 563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.22, 1,942.10 and 563.80 is: 846.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.22 : 1,942.10 = 563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.22/1,942.10 = 563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.22x = 1,942.10 × 563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.22x = 1,094,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,955.98/1,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.04

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