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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.80, 1,942.50 and 429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.80, 1,942.50 and 429.11 is: 643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.80 : 1,942.50 = 429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.80/1,942.50 = 429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.80x = 1,942.50 × 429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.80x = 833,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,546.18/1,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.76

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