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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.47, 1,938.67 and 904.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.47, 1,938.67 and 904.86 is: 1,355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.47 : 1,938.67 = 904.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.47/1,938.67 = 904.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.47x = 1,938.67 × 904.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.47x = 1,754,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,222.67/1,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.17

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