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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.02, 1,946.40 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.02, 1,946.40 and 475.54 is: 713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.02 : 1,946.40 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.02/1,946.40 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.02x = 1,946.40 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.02x = 925,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,591.06/1,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.63

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