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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.22, 1,945.36 and 431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.22, 1,945.36 and 431.34 is: 646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.22 : 1,945.36 = 431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.22/1,945.36 = 431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.22x = 1,945.36 × 431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.22x = 839,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,111.58/1,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.85

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