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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.11, 1,942.56 and 711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.11, 1,942.56 and 711.23 is: 1,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.11 : 1,942.56 = 711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.11/1,942.56 = 711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.11x = 1,942.56 × 711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.11x = 1,381,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,606.95/1,297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.14

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