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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.94, 1,945.20 and 475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.94, 1,945.20 and 475.60 is: 713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.94 : 1,945.20 = 475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.94/1,945.20 = 475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.94x = 1,945.20 × 475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.94x = 925,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,137.12/1,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.32

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