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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.81, 1,945.60 and 419.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.81, 1,945.60 and 419.30 is: 629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.81 : 1,945.60 = 419.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.81/1,945.60 = 419.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.81x = 1,945.60 × 419.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.81x = 815,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,778.26/1,296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.07

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