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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.22, 1,942.81 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.22, 1,942.81 and 321.32 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.22 : 1,942.81 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.22/1,942.81 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.22x = 1,942.81 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.22x = 624,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,263.71/1,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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