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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.82, 1,942.18 and 514.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.82, 1,942.18 and 514.79 is: 772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.82 : 1,942.18 = 514.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.82/1,942.18 = 514.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.82x = 1,942.18 × 514.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.82x = 999,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,811.13/1,294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.16

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