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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.38, 1,944.77 and 430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.38, 1,944.77 and 430.89 is: 646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.38 : 1,944.77 = 430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.38/1,944.77 = 430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.38x = 1,944.77 × 430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.38x = 837,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,979.79/1,296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.40

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