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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.46, 1,943.71 and 709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.46, 1,943.71 and 709.76 is: 1,064.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.46 : 1,943.71 = 709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.46/1,943.71 = 709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.46x = 1,943.71 × 709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.46x = 1,379,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,570.69/1,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.93

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