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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.80, 1,943.70 and 1,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.80, 1,943.70 and 1,214.80 is: 1,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.80 : 1,943.70 = 1,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.80/1,943.70 = 1,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.80x = 1,943.70 × 1,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.80x = 2,361,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,206.76/1,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.20

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