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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.88, 1,945.68 and 431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.88, 1,945.68 and 431.26 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.88 : 1,945.68 = 431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.88/1,945.68 = 431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.88x = 1,945.68 × 431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.88x = 839,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,093.96/1,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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