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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.28, 1,942.57 and 884.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.28, 1,942.57 and 884.34 is: 1,326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.28 : 1,942.57 = 884.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.28/1,942.57 = 884.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.28x = 1,942.57 × 884.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.28x = 1,717,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,892.35/1,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.27

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