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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.72, 1,943.68 and 864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.72, 1,943.68 and 864.64 is: 1,298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.72 : 1,943.68 = 864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.72/1,943.68 = 864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.72x = 1,943.68 × 864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.72x = 1,680,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,583.48/1,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.03

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