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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.00, 1,942.82 and 417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.00, 1,942.82 and 417.59 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.00 : 1,942.82 = 417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.00/1,942.82 = 417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.00x = 1,942.82 × 417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.00x = 811,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,290.40/1,295.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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