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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.70, 1,947.84 and 1,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.70, 1,947.84 and 1,053.92 is: 1,584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.70 : 1,947.84 = 1,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.70/1,947.84 = 1,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.70x = 1,947.84 × 1,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.70x = 2,052,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,867.53/1,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.37

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