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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.47, 1,941.75 and 745.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.47, 1,941.75 and 745.29 is: 1,117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.47 : 1,941.75 = 745.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.47/1,941.75 = 745.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.47x = 1,941.75 × 745.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.47x = 1,447,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,166.86/1,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.96

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