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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.88, 1,943.80 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.88, 1,943.80 and 321.99 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.88 : 1,943.80 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.88/1,943.80 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.88x = 1,943.80 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.88x = 625,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,884.16/1,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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