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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.96, 1,943.94 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.96, 1,943.94 and 526.46 is: 789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.96 : 1,943.94 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.96/1,943.94 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.96x = 1,943.94 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.96x = 1,023,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,406.65/1,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.69

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