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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941, 1,297.10 and 754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941, 1,297.10 and 754.20 is: 1,039.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941 : 1,297.10 = 754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941/1,297.10 = 754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941x = 1,297.10 × 754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941x = 978,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,272.82/941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.61

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