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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.47, 1,943.18 and 321.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.47, 1,943.18 and 321.53 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.47 : 1,943.18 = 321.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.47/1,943.18 = 321.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.47x = 1,943.18 × 321.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.47x = 624,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,789.06/1,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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