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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.48, 1,944.48 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.48, 1,944.48 and 430.56 is: 645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.48 : 1,944.48 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.48/1,944.48 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.48x = 1,944.48 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.48x = 837,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,215.31/1,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.76

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