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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.56, 1,945.28 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.56, 1,945.28 and 419.20 is: 628.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.56 : 1,945.28 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.56/1,945.28 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.56x = 1,945.28 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.56x = 815,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,461.38/1,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.94

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