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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.62, 1,942.56 and 807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.62, 1,942.56 and 807.54 is: 1,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.62 : 1,942.56 = 807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.62/1,942.56 = 807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.62x = 1,942.56 × 807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.62x = 1,568,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,694.90/1,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.70

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