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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.02, 1,942.89 and 429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.02, 1,942.89 and 429.36 is: 644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.02 : 1,942.89 = 429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.02/1,942.89 = 429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.02x = 1,942.89 × 429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.02x = 834,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,199.25/1,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.16

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