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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.06, 1,944.74 and 1,238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.06, 1,944.74 and 1,238.90 is: 1,860.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.06 : 1,944.74 = 1,238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.06/1,944.74 = 1,238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.06x = 1,944.74 × 1,238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.06x = 2,409,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,331.76/1,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.41

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