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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.92, 1,944.06 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.92, 1,944.06 and 430.84 is: 646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.92 : 1,944.06 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.92/1,944.06 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.92x = 1,944.06 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.92x = 837,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,578.81/1,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.32

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