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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.68, 1,943.52 and 1,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.68, 1,943.52 and 1,040.80 is: 1,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.68 : 1,943.52 = 1,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.68/1,943.52 = 1,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.68x = 1,943.52 × 1,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.68x = 2,022,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,815.62/1,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.20

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