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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.04, 1,944.01 and 430.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.04, 1,944.01 and 430.35 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.04 : 1,944.01 = 430.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.04/1,944.01 = 430.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.04x = 1,944.01 × 430.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.04x = 836,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,604.70/1,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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