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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.07, 1,944.14 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.07, 1,944.14 and 371.59 is: 557.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.07 : 1,944.14 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.07/1,944.14 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.07x = 1,944.14 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.07x = 722,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,416.26/1,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.39

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