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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.42, 1,943.43 and 370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.42, 1,943.43 and 370.99 is: 556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.42 : 1,943.43 = 370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.42/1,943.43 = 370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.42x = 1,943.43 × 370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.42x = 720,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,993.10/1,295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.57

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