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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.65, 1,941.65 and 709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.65, 1,941.65 and 709.14 is: 1,062.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.65 : 1,941.65 = 709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.65/1,941.65 = 709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.65x = 1,941.65 × 709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.65x = 1,376,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,901.68/1,295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.71

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