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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.46, 1,944.95 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.46, 1,944.95 and 372.03 is: 558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.46 : 1,944.95 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.46/1,944.95 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.46x = 1,944.95 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.46x = 723,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,579.75/1,296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.12

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