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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.16, 1,943.37 and 645.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.16, 1,943.37 and 645.99 is: 969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.16 : 1,943.37 = 645.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.16/1,943.37 = 645.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.16x = 1,943.37 × 645.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.16x = 1,255,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,397.59/1,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.30

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