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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.83, 1,943.76 and 430.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.83, 1,943.76 and 430.15 is: 645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.83 : 1,943.76 = 430.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.83/1,943.76 = 430.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.83x = 1,943.76 × 430.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.83x = 836,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,108.36/1,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.23

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