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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.28, 1,940.95 and 416.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.28, 1,940.95 and 416.74 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.28 : 1,940.95 = 416.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.28/1,940.95 = 416.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.28x = 1,940.95 × 416.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.28x = 808,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,871.50/1,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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