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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.81, 1,943.63 and 526.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.81, 1,943.63 and 526.29 is: 789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.81 : 1,943.63 = 526.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.81/1,943.63 = 526.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.81x = 1,943.63 × 526.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.81x = 1,022,913.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,913.03/1,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.40

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