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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.40, 1,944.61 and 430.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.40, 1,944.61 and 430.78 is: 646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.40 : 1,944.61 = 430.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.40/1,944.61 = 430.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.40x = 1,944.61 × 430.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.40x = 837,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,699.10/1,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.17

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