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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.92, 1,940.70 and 677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.92, 1,940.70 and 677.06 is: 1,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.92 : 1,940.70 = 677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.92/1,940.70 = 677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.92x = 1,940.70 × 677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.92x = 1,313,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,970.34/1,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.71

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