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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.38, 1,941.55 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.38, 1,941.55 and 320.48 is: 480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.38 : 1,941.55 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.38/1,941.55 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.38x = 1,941.55 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.38x = 622,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,227.94/1,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.72

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