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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.94, 1,945.26 and 647.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.94, 1,945.26 and 647.13 is: 971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.94 : 1,945.26 = 647.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.94/1,945.26 = 647.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.94x = 1,945.26 × 647.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.94x = 1,258,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,836.10/1,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.37

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