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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.58, 1,943.13 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.58, 1,943.13 and 418.10 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.58 : 1,943.13 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.58/1,943.13 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.58x = 1,943.13 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.58x = 812,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,429.08/1,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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