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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.70, 1,943.90 and 637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.70, 1,943.90 and 637.52 is: 956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.70 : 1,943.90 = 637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.70/1,943.90 = 637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.70x = 1,943.90 × 637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.70x = 1,239,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,262.22/1,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.44

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