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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.49, 1,941.60 and 646.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.49, 1,941.60 and 646.41 is: 968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.49 : 1,941.60 = 646.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.49/1,941.60 = 646.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.49x = 1,941.60 × 646.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.49x = 1,255,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,069.66/1,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.80

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