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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.80, 1,943.10 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.80, 1,943.10 and 418.14 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.80 : 1,943.10 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.80/1,943.10 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.80x = 1,943.10 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.80x = 812,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,487.83/1,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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