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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295, 1,943.22 and 611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295, 1,943.22 and 611 is: 916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295 : 1,943.22 = 611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295/1,943.22 = 611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295x = 1,943.22 × 611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295x = 1,187,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,307.42/1,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.84

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