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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.09, 1,942.62 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.09, 1,942.62 and 564.50 is: 846.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.09 : 1,942.62 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.09/1,942.62 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.09x = 1,942.62 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.09x = 1,096,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,597.16/1,295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.73

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