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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.41, 1,942.22 and 1,002.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.41, 1,942.22 and 1,002.87 is: 1,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.41 : 1,942.22 = 1,002.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.41/1,942.22 = 1,002.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.41x = 1,942.22 × 1,002.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.41x = 1,947,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,794.17/1,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.45

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