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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.07, 1,945.19 and 419.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.07, 1,945.19 and 419.39 is: 628.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.07 : 1,945.19 = 419.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.07/1,945.19 = 419.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.07x = 1,945.19 × 419.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.07x = 815,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,782.98/1,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.94

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