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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.50, 1,944.90 and 832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.50, 1,944.90 and 832.44 is: 1,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.50 : 1,944.90 = 832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.50/1,944.90 = 832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.50x = 1,944.90 × 832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.50x = 1,619,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,012.56/1,294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.69

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