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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.06, 1,942.64 and 429.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.06, 1,942.64 and 429.35 is: 644.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.06 : 1,942.64 = 429.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.06/1,942.64 = 429.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.06x = 1,942.64 × 429.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.06x = 834,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,077.34/1,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.04

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