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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.20, 1,945.91 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.20, 1,945.91 and 464.32 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.20 : 1,945.91 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.20/1,945.91 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.20x = 1,945.91 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.20x = 903,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,524.93/1,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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