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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.40, 1,943.10 and 807.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.40, 1,943.10 and 807.78 is: 1,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.40 : 1,943.10 = 807.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.40/1,943.10 = 807.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.40x = 1,943.10 × 807.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.40x = 1,569,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,597.32/1,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.67

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