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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.44, 1,944.78 and 1,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.44, 1,944.78 and 1,055 is: 1,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.44 : 1,944.78 = 1,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.44/1,944.78 = 1,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.44x = 1,944.78 × 1,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.44x = 2,051,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,742.90/1,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.60

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