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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.98, 1,942.07 and 563.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.98, 1,942.07 and 563.82 is: 845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.98 : 1,942.07 = 563.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.98/1,942.07 = 563.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.98x = 1,942.07 × 563.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.98x = 1,094,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,975.09/1,294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.55

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