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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.44, 1,788.76 and 1,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.44, 1,788.76 and 1,056.20 is: 1,458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.44 : 1,788.76 = 1,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.44/1,788.76 = 1,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.44x = 1,788.76 × 1,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.44x = 1,889,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,290.14/1,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.42

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