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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.81, 1,943.67 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.81, 1,943.67 and 321.89 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.81 : 1,943.67 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.81/1,943.67 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.81x = 1,943.67 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.81x = 625,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,638.22/1,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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