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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.24, 1,942.78 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.24, 1,942.78 and 429.64 is: 644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.24 : 1,942.78 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.24/1,942.78 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.24x = 1,942.78 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.24x = 834,696.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,696.00/1,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.43

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