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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.92, 1,942.38 and 858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.92, 1,942.38 and 858.96 is: 1,288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.92 : 1,942.38 = 858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.92/1,942.38 = 858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.92x = 1,942.38 × 858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.92x = 1,668,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,426.72/1,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.44

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