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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.05, 1,942.54 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.05, 1,942.54 and 321.16 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.05 : 1,942.54 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.05/1,942.54 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.05x = 1,942.54 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.05x = 623,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,866.15/1,295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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