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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.34, 1,941.65 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.34, 1,941.65 and 554.72 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.34 : 1,941.65 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.34/1,941.65 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.34x = 1,941.65 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.34x = 1,077,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,076.51/1,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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