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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.53, 1,943.19 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.53, 1,943.19 and 565.11 is: 847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.53 : 1,943.19 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.53/1,943.19 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.53x = 1,943.19 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.53x = 1,098,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,116.10/1,295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.62

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