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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.32, 1,940.52 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.32, 1,940.52 and 601.44 is: 901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.32 : 1,940.52 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.32/1,940.52 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.32x = 1,940.52 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.32x = 1,167,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,106.35/1,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.71

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