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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.94, 1,942.37 and 514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.94, 1,942.37 and 514.91 is: 772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.94 : 1,942.37 = 514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.94/1,942.37 = 514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.94x = 1,942.37 × 514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.94x = 1,000,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,150.45/1,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.35

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