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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.75, 1,943.60 and 371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.75, 1,943.60 and 371.29 is: 556.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.75 : 1,943.60 = 371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.75/1,943.60 = 371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.75x = 1,943.60 × 371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.75x = 721,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,632.53/1,295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.92

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