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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.42, 1,938.54 and 708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.42, 1,938.54 and 708.54 is: 1,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.42 : 1,938.54 = 708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.42/1,938.54 = 708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.42x = 1,938.54 × 708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.42x = 1,373,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,533.13/1,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.12

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