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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.13, 1,942.93 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.13, 1,942.93 and 417.76 is: 626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.13 : 1,942.93 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.13/1,942.93 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.13x = 1,942.93 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.13x = 811,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,678.44/1,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.72

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