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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.66, 1,940.91 and 601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.66, 1,940.91 and 601.82 is: 902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.66 : 1,940.91 = 601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.66/1,940.91 = 601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.66x = 1,940.91 × 601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.66x = 1,168,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,078.46/1,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.23

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