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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.76, 1,943.68 and 430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.76, 1,943.68 and 430.04 is: 645.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.76 : 1,943.68 = 430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.76/1,943.68 = 430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.76x = 1,943.68 × 430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.76x = 835,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,860.15/1,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.07

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