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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.61, 1,943.51 and 430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.61, 1,943.51 and 430.53 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.61 : 1,943.51 = 430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.61/1,943.51 = 430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.61x = 1,943.51 × 430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.61x = 836,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,737.21/1,295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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