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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.32, 1,942.68 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.32, 1,942.68 and 524.88 is: 787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.32 : 1,942.68 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.32/1,942.68 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.32x = 1,942.68 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.32x = 1,019,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,673.88/1,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.81

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