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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.33, 1,940.46 and 563.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.33, 1,940.46 and 563.41 is: 844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.33 : 1,940.46 = 563.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.33/1,940.46 = 563.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.33x = 1,940.46 × 563.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.33x = 1,093,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,274.57/1,294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.66

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