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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.99, 1,943.64 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.99, 1,943.64 and 371.30 is: 556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.99 : 1,943.64 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.99/1,943.64 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.99x = 1,943.64 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.99x = 721,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,666.29/1,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.85

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