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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.44, 1,941.28 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.44, 1,941.28 and 524.76 is: 786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.44 : 1,941.28 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.44/1,941.28 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.44x = 1,941.28 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.44x = 1,018,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,706.09/1,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.99

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