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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.72, 1,940.48 and 716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.72, 1,940.48 and 716.80 is: 1,074.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.72 : 1,940.48 = 716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.72/1,940.48 = 716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.72x = 1,940.48 × 716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.72x = 1,390,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,936.06/1,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.31

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