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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.67, 1,941.41 and 417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.67, 1,941.41 and 417.01 is: 625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.67 : 1,941.41 = 417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.67/1,941.41 = 417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.67x = 1,941.41 × 417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.67x = 809,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,584.87/1,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.32

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