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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.96, 1,944.03 and 430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.96, 1,944.03 and 430.25 is: 645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.96 : 1,944.03 = 430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.96/1,944.03 = 430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.96x = 1,944.03 × 430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.96x = 836,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,418.91/1,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.40

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