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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.36, 1,943.04 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.36, 1,943.04 and 645.44 is: 968.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.36 : 1,943.04 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.36/1,943.04 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.36x = 1,943.04 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.36x = 1,254,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,115.74/1,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.16

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