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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.25, 1,946.18 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.25, 1,946.18 and 431.57 is: 647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.25 : 1,946.18 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.25/1,946.18 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.25x = 1,946.18 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.25x = 839,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,912.90/1,297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.46

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