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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.56, 1,944.12 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.56, 1,944.12 and 647.12 is: 970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.56 : 1,944.12 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.56/1,944.12 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.56x = 1,944.12 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.56x = 1,258,078.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,078.93/1,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.32

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