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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.17, 1,994.12 and 1,294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.17, 1,994.12 and 1,294.13 is: 1,928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.17 : 1,994.12 = 1,294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.17/1,994.12 = 1,294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.17x = 1,994.12 × 1,294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.17x = 2,580,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,642.67/1,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.49

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