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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.19, 1,943.42 and 645.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.19, 1,943.42 and 645.57 is: 968.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.19 : 1,943.42 = 645.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.19/1,943.42 = 645.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.19x = 1,943.42 × 645.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.19x = 1,254,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,610.42/1,295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.67

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