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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.80, 1,945.19 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.80, 1,945.19 and 372.41 is: 558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.80 : 1,945.19 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.80/1,945.19 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.80x = 1,945.19 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.80x = 724,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,396.62/1,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.61

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