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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.88, 1,944.18 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.88, 1,944.18 and 430.26 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.88 : 1,944.18 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.88/1,944.18 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.88x = 1,944.18 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.88x = 836,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,502.89/1,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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