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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.41, 1,940.91 and 513.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.41, 1,940.91 and 513.62 is: 770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.41 : 1,940.91 = 513.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.41/1,940.91 = 513.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.41x = 1,940.91 × 513.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.41x = 996,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,890.19/1,294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.15

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