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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.26, 1,941.56 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.26, 1,941.56 and 416.47 is: 624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.26 : 1,941.56 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.26/1,941.56 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.26x = 1,941.56 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.26x = 808,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,601.49/1,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.76

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