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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.68, 1,944.40 and 718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.68, 1,944.40 and 718.96 is: 1,078.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.68 : 1,944.40 = 718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.68/1,944.40 = 718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.68x = 1,944.40 × 718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.68x = 1,397,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,945.82/1,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.93

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