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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.32, 1,945.92 and 712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.32, 1,945.92 and 712.59 is: 1,068.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.32 : 1,945.92 = 712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.32/1,945.92 = 712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.32x = 1,945.92 × 712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.32x = 1,386,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,644.91/1,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.86

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