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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.56, 1,942.50 and 747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.56, 1,942.50 and 747.24 is: 1,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.56 : 1,942.50 = 747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.56/1,942.50 = 747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.56x = 1,942.50 × 747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.56x = 1,451,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,513.70/1,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.24

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