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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.06, 1,942.50 and 565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.06, 1,942.50 and 565.16 is: 847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.06 : 1,942.50 = 565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.06/1,942.50 = 565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.06x = 1,942.50 × 565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.06x = 1,097,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,823.30/1,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.70

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