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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.32, 1,788.32 and 946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.32, 1,788.32 and 946.88 is: 1,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.32 : 1,788.32 = 946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.32/1,788.32 = 946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.32x = 1,788.32 × 946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.32x = 1,693,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,324.44/1,296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.25

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