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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.88, 1,942.98 and 840.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.88, 1,942.98 and 840.92 is: 1,258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.88 : 1,942.98 = 840.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.88/1,942.98 = 840.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.88x = 1,942.98 × 840.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.88x = 1,633,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,890.74/1,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.89

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