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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.33, 1,941.51 and 718.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.33, 1,941.51 and 718.42 is: 1,077.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.33 : 1,941.51 = 718.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.33/1,941.51 = 718.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.33x = 1,941.51 × 718.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.33x = 1,394,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,819.61/1,294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.64

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