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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.50, 1,940.78 and 832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.50, 1,940.78 and 832.80 is: 1,248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.50 : 1,940.78 = 832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.50/1,940.78 = 832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.50x = 1,940.78 × 832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.50x = 1,616,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,281.58/1,294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.58

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