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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.68, 1,788.08 and 941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.68, 1,788.08 and 941.76 is: 1,299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.68 : 1,788.08 = 941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.68/1,788.08 = 941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.68x = 1,788.08 × 941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.68x = 1,683,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,942.22/1,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.66

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