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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.15, 1,944.23 and 322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.15, 1,944.23 and 322.25 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.15 : 1,944.23 = 322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.15/1,944.23 = 322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.15x = 1,944.23 × 322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.15x = 626,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,516.79/1,296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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