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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.68, 1,940.62 and 637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.68, 1,940.62 and 637.02 is: 954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.68 : 1,940.62 = 637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.68/1,940.62 = 637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.68x = 1,940.62 × 637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.68x = 1,236,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,213.75/1,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.84

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