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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.65, 1,944.98 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.65, 1,944.98 and 430.76 is: 646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.65 : 1,944.98 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.65/1,944.98 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.65x = 1,944.98 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.65x = 837,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,819.58/1,296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.14

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