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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.76, 1,942.50 and 718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.76, 1,942.50 and 718.04 is: 1,077.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.76 : 1,942.50 = 718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.76/1,942.50 = 718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.76x = 1,942.50 × 718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.76x = 1,394,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,792.70/1,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.26

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