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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.18, 1,943.76 and 949.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.18, 1,943.76 and 949.41 is: 1,424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.18 : 1,943.76 = 949.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.18/1,943.76 = 949.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.18x = 1,943.76 × 949.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.18x = 1,845,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,425.18/1,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.85

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