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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.48, 1,940.35 and 929.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.48, 1,940.35 and 929.07 is: 1,392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.48 : 1,940.35 = 929.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.48/1,940.35 = 929.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.48x = 1,940.35 × 929.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.48x = 1,802,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,706.63/1,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.62

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