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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.19, 1,944.23 and 371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.19, 1,944.23 and 371.71 is: 557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.19 : 1,944.23 = 371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.19/1,944.23 = 371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.19x = 1,944.23 × 371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.19x = 722,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,683.01/1,296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.55

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