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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.38, 1,932.66 and 1,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.38, 1,932.66 and 1,171.26 is: 1,748.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.38 : 1,932.66 = 1,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.38/1,932.66 = 1,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.38x = 1,932.66 × 1,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.38x = 2,263,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,647.35/1,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.83

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