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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.24, 1,945.88 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.24, 1,945.88 and 476.12 is: 714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.24 : 1,945.88 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.24/1,945.88 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.24x = 1,945.88 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.24x = 926,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,472.39/1,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.19

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