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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.12, 1,942.70 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.12, 1,942.70 and 321.22 is: 481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.12 : 1,942.70 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.12/1,942.70 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.12x = 1,942.70 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.12x = 624,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,040.37/1,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.84

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