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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.39, 1,942.76 and 370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.39, 1,942.76 and 370.95 is: 556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.39 : 1,942.76 = 370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.39/1,942.76 = 370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.39x = 1,942.76 × 370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.39x = 720,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,664.97/1,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.33

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