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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.56, 1,943.26 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.56, 1,943.26 and 526.04 is: 789.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.56 : 1,943.26 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.56/1,943.26 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.56x = 1,943.26 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.56x = 1,022,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,232.49/1,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.03

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