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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.94, 1,942.42 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.94, 1,942.42 and 429.32 is: 643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.94 : 1,942.42 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.94/1,942.42 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.94x = 1,942.42 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.94x = 833,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,919.75/1,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.98

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