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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.17, 1,939.67 and 746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.17, 1,939.67 and 746.20 is: 1,117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.17 : 1,939.67 = 746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.17/1,939.67 = 746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.17x = 1,939.67 × 746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.17x = 1,447,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,381.75/1,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.52

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