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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.78, 1,944.94 and 475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.78, 1,944.94 and 475.07 is: 712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.78 : 1,944.94 = 475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.78/1,944.94 = 475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.78x = 1,944.94 × 475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.78x = 923,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,971.73/1,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.51

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