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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.99, 1,943.95 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.99, 1,943.95 and 322.08 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.99 : 1,943.95 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.99/1,943.95 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.99x = 1,943.95 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.99x = 626,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,107.42/1,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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