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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.88, 1,942.71 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.88, 1,942.71 and 516.44 is: 774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.88 : 1,942.71 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.88/1,942.71 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.88x = 1,942.71 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.88x = 1,003,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,283.44/1,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.21

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