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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.47, 1,939.96 and 708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.47, 1,939.96 and 708.59 is: 1,061.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.47 : 1,939.96 = 708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.47/1,939.96 = 708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.47x = 1,939.96 × 708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.47x = 1,374,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,636.26/1,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.93

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