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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.59, 1,941.65 and 709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.59, 1,941.65 and 709.70 is: 1,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.59 : 1,941.65 = 709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.59/1,941.65 = 709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.59x = 1,941.65 × 709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.59x = 1,377,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,990.31/1,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.60

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