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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.27, 1,944.69 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.27, 1,944.69 and 418.82 is: 628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.27 : 1,944.69 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.27/1,944.69 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.27x = 1,944.69 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.27x = 814,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,472.97/1,296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.32

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