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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.14, 1,942.37 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.14, 1,942.37 and 417.46 is: 626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.14 : 1,942.37 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.14/1,942.37 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.14x = 1,942.37 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.14x = 810,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,861.78/1,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.08

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