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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.74, 1,942.47 and 807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.74, 1,942.47 and 807.30 is: 1,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.74 : 1,942.47 = 807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.74/1,942.47 = 807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.74x = 1,942.47 × 807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.74x = 1,568,156.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,156.03/1,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.17

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