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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.47, 1,944.34 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.47, 1,944.34 and 372.13 is: 558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.47 : 1,944.34 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.47/1,944.34 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.47x = 1,944.34 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.47x = 723,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,541.45/1,296.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.08

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