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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.40, 1,938.88 and 1,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.40, 1,938.88 and 1,004.48 is: 1,504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.40 : 1,938.88 = 1,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.40/1,938.88 = 1,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.40x = 1,938.88 × 1,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.40x = 1,947,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,566.18/1,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.61

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