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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.67, 1,944.72 and 1,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.67, 1,944.72 and 1,216.20 is: 1,825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.67 : 1,944.72 = 1,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.67/1,944.72 = 1,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.67x = 1,944.72 × 1,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.67x = 2,365,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,168.46/1,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.44

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