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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.90, 1,941.93 and 747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.90, 1,941.93 and 747.34 is: 1,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.90 : 1,941.93 = 747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.90/1,941.93 = 747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.90x = 1,941.93 × 747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.90x = 1,451,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,281.97/1,294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.77

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