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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.93, 1,943.66 and 711.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.93, 1,943.66 and 711.05 is: 1,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.93 : 1,943.66 = 711.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.93/1,943.66 = 711.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.93x = 1,943.66 × 711.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.93x = 1,382,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,034.82/1,296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.62

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