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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.78, 1,786.98 and 942.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.78, 1,786.98 and 942.09 is: 1,298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.78 : 1,786.98 = 942.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.78/1,786.98 = 942.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.78x = 1,786.98 × 942.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.78x = 1,683,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,495.99/1,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.21

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