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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.74, 1,943.81 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.74, 1,943.81 and 602.48 is: 903.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.74 : 1,943.81 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.74/1,943.81 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.74x = 1,943.81 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.74x = 1,171,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,106.65/1,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.81

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