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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.32, 1,946.56 and 475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.32, 1,946.56 and 475.83 is: 713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.32 : 1,946.56 = 475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.32/1,946.56 = 475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.32x = 1,946.56 × 475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.32x = 926,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,235.48/1,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.96

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