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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.81, 1,946.03 and 1,213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.81, 1,946.03 and 1,213.79 is: 1,821.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.81 : 1,946.03 = 1,213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.81/1,946.03 = 1,213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.81x = 1,946.03 × 1,213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.81x = 2,362,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,071.75/1,296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.45

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