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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.47, 1,941.86 and 428.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.47, 1,941.86 and 428.78 is: 643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.47 : 1,941.86 = 428.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.47/1,941.86 = 428.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.47x = 1,941.86 × 428.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.47x = 832,630.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,630.73/1,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.22

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