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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.76, 1,945.18 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.76, 1,945.18 and 431.04 is: 646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.76 : 1,945.18 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.76/1,945.18 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.76x = 1,945.18 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.76x = 838,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,450.39/1,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.57

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