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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.89, 1,942.44 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.89, 1,942.44 and 405.36 is: 608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.89 : 1,942.44 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.89/1,942.44 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.89x = 1,942.44 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.89x = 787,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,387.48/1,294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.07

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