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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.77, 1,945.35 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.77, 1,945.35 and 430.88 is: 646.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.77 : 1,945.35 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.77/1,945.35 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.77x = 1,945.35 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.77x = 838,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,202.68/1,296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.38

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