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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.63, 1,942.08 and 429.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.63, 1,942.08 and 429.01 is: 643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.63 : 1,942.08 = 429.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.63/1,942.08 = 429.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.63x = 1,942.08 × 429.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.63x = 833,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,171.74/1,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.56

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