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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.22, 1,942.37 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.22, 1,942.37 and 417.68 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.22 : 1,942.37 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.22/1,942.37 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.22x = 1,942.37 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.22x = 811,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,287.01/1,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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