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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.38, 1,944.96 and 603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.38, 1,944.96 and 603.46 is: 905.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.38 : 1,944.96 = 603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.38/1,944.96 = 603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.38x = 1,944.96 × 603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.38x = 1,173,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,705.73/1,296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.37

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