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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.18, 1,941.14 and 646.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.18, 1,941.14 and 646.10 is: 968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.18 : 1,941.14 = 646.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.18/1,941.14 = 646.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.18x = 1,941.14 × 646.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.18x = 1,254,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,170.55/1,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.34

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