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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.42, 1,943.14 and 429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.42, 1,943.14 and 429.74 is: 644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.42 : 1,943.14 = 429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.42/1,943.14 = 429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.42x = 1,943.14 × 429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.42x = 835,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,044.98/1,295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.61

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