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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.14, 1,942.32 and 645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.14, 1,942.32 and 645.98 is: 968.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.14 : 1,942.32 = 645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.14/1,942.32 = 645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.14x = 1,942.32 × 645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.14x = 1,254,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,699.87/1,296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.03

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