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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.56, 1,941.89 and 428.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.56, 1,941.89 and 428.85 is: 643.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.56 : 1,941.89 = 428.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.56/1,941.89 = 428.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.56x = 1,941.89 × 428.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.56x = 832,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,784.38/1,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.29

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