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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.93, 1,942.85 and 678.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.93, 1,942.85 and 678.62 is: 1,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.93 : 1,942.85 = 678.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.93/1,942.85 = 678.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.93x = 1,942.85 × 678.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.93x = 1,318,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,463.42/1,294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.17

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