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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.62, 1,795.49 and 1,270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.62, 1,795.49 and 1,270.99 is: 1,761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.62 : 1,795.49 = 1,270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.62/1,795.49 = 1,270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.62x = 1,795.49 × 1,270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.62x = 2,282,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,049.84/1,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.36

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