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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.12, 1,944.48 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.12, 1,944.48 and 430.50 is: 645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.12 : 1,944.48 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.12/1,944.48 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.12x = 1,944.48 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.12x = 837,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,098.64/1,296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.85

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