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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.56, 1,944.41 and 556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.56, 1,944.41 and 556.14 is: 834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.56 : 1,944.41 = 556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.56/1,944.41 = 556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.56x = 1,944.41 × 556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.56x = 1,081,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,363.22/1,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.03

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