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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.13, 1,943.40 and 702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.13, 1,943.40 and 702.12 is: 1,053.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.13 : 1,943.40 = 702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.13/1,943.40 = 702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.13x = 1,943.40 × 702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.13x = 1,364,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,500.01/1,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.56

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