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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.85, 1,939.19 and 708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.85, 1,939.19 and 708.98 is: 1,061.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.85 : 1,939.19 = 708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.85/1,939.19 = 708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.85x = 1,939.19 × 708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.85x = 1,374,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,833.69/1,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.77

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