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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.91, 1,943.82 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.91, 1,943.82 and 322.01 is: 483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.91 : 1,943.82 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.91/1,943.82 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.91x = 1,943.82 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.91x = 625,928.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,928.26/1,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.00

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