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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.54, 1,943.76 and 429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.54, 1,943.76 and 429.92 is: 645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.54 : 1,943.76 = 429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.54/1,943.76 = 429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.54x = 1,943.76 × 429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.54x = 835,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,661.30/1,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.03

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