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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.98, 1,942.47 and 678.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.98, 1,942.47 and 678.86 is: 1,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.98 : 1,942.47 = 678.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.98/1,942.47 = 678.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.98x = 1,942.47 × 678.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.98x = 1,318,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,665.18/1,294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.29

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