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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.24, 1,941.31 and 746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.24, 1,941.31 and 746.28 is: 1,118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.24 : 1,941.31 = 746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.24/1,941.31 = 746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.24x = 1,941.31 × 746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.24x = 1,448,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,760.83/1,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.53

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