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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.23, 1,946.14 and 475.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.23, 1,946.14 and 475.49 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.23 : 1,946.14 = 475.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.23/1,946.14 = 475.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.23x = 1,946.14 × 475.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.23x = 925,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,370.11/1,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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