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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.73, 1,946.43 and 1,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.73, 1,946.43 and 1,259.28 is: 1,891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.73 : 1,946.43 = 1,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.73/1,946.43 = 1,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.73x = 1,946.43 × 1,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.73x = 2,451,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,100.37/1,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.68

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