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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.69, 1,944.38 and 711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.69, 1,944.38 and 711.09 is: 1,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.69 : 1,944.38 = 711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.69/1,944.38 = 711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.69x = 1,944.38 × 711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.69x = 1,382,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,625.62/1,295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.10

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