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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.76, 1,943.42 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.76, 1,943.42 and 646.20 is: 968.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.76 : 1,943.42 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.76/1,943.42 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.76x = 1,943.42 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.76x = 1,255,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,838.00/1,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.44

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