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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.26, 1,945.99 and 647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.26, 1,945.99 and 647.44 is: 971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.26 : 1,945.99 = 647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.26/1,945.99 = 647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.26x = 1,945.99 × 647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.26x = 1,259,907.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,907.71/1,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.21

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