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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.68, 1,945.20 and 474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.68, 1,945.20 and 474.80 is: 712.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.68 : 1,945.20 = 474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.68/1,945.20 = 474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.68x = 1,945.20 × 474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.68x = 923,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,580.96/1,296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.27

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