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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.17, 1,942.76 and 1,102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.17, 1,942.76 and 1,102.39 is: 1,653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.17 : 1,942.76 = 1,102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.17/1,942.76 = 1,102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.17x = 1,942.76 × 1,102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.17x = 2,141,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,679.20/1,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.59

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