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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.18, 1,942.77 and 321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.18, 1,942.77 and 321.29 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.18 : 1,942.77 = 321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.18/1,942.77 = 321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.18x = 1,942.77 × 321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.18x = 624,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,182.86/1,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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