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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.96, 1,942.79 and 505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.96, 1,942.79 and 505.14 is: 757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.96 : 1,942.79 = 505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.96/1,942.79 = 505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.96x = 1,942.79 × 505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.96x = 981,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,371.62/1,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.26

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