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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.52, 1,943.28 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.52, 1,943.28 and 371.10 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.52 : 1,943.28 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.52/1,943.28 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.52x = 1,943.28 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.52x = 721,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,151.21/1,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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