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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.28, 1,942.80 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.28, 1,942.80 and 429.52 is: 644.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.28 : 1,942.80 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.28/1,942.80 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.28x = 1,942.80 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.28x = 834,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,471.46/1,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.24

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