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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.23, 1,945.10 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.23, 1,945.10 and 475.76 is: 713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.23 : 1,945.10 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.23/1,945.10 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.23x = 1,945.10 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.23x = 925,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,392.24/1,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.36

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