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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.08, 1,942.61 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.08, 1,942.61 and 383.08 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.08 : 1,942.61 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.08/1,942.61 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.08x = 1,942.61 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.08x = 744,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,175.04/1,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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