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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.86, 1,942.62 and 516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.86, 1,942.62 and 516.40 is: 774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.86 : 1,942.62 = 516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.86/1,942.62 = 516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.86x = 1,942.62 × 516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.86x = 1,003,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,168.97/1,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.13

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