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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.90, 1,944.72 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.90, 1,944.72 and 431.10 is: 646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.90 : 1,944.72 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.90/1,944.72 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.90x = 1,944.72 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.90x = 838,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,368.79/1,296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.44

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