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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.55, 1,943.98 and 646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.55, 1,943.98 and 646.29 is: 969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.55 : 1,943.98 = 646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.55/1,943.98 = 646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.55x = 1,943.98 × 646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.55x = 1,256,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,373.22/1,295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.76

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