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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.84, 1,934.69 and 1,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.84, 1,934.69 and 1,249.48 is: 1,866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.84 : 1,934.69 = 1,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.84/1,934.69 = 1,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.84x = 1,934.69 × 1,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.84x = 2,417,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,356.46/1,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.92

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