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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.91, 1,945.33 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.91, 1,945.33 and 431.22 is: 646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.91 : 1,945.33 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.91/1,945.33 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.91x = 1,945.33 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.91x = 838,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,864.12/1,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.82

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