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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.38, 1,943.37 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.38, 1,943.37 and 429.64 is: 644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.38 : 1,943.37 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.38/1,943.37 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.38x = 1,943.37 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.38x = 834,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,949.49/1,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.56

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