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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.92, 1,943.55 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.92, 1,943.55 and 371.48 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.92 : 1,943.55 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.92/1,943.55 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.92x = 1,943.55 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.92x = 721,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,989.95/1,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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