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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.03, 1,942.08 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.03, 1,942.08 and 417.50 is: 626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.03 : 1,942.08 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.03/1,942.08 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.03x = 1,942.08 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.03x = 810,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,809.73/1,295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.09

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