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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.44, 1,943.76 and 949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.44, 1,943.76 and 949.12 is: 1,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.44 : 1,943.76 = 949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.44/1,943.76 = 949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.44x = 1,943.76 × 949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.44x = 1,844,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,861.49/1,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.12

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