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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.44, 1,943.12 and 745.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.44, 1,943.12 and 745.92 is: 1,118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.44 : 1,943.12 = 745.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.44/1,943.12 = 745.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.44x = 1,943.12 × 745.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.44x = 1,449,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,412.07/1,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.86

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