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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.36, 1,942.92 and 718.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.36, 1,942.92 and 718.02 is: 1,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.36 : 1,942.92 = 718.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.36/1,942.92 = 718.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.36x = 1,942.92 × 718.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.36x = 1,395,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,055.42/1,296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.13

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