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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.35, 1,946.01 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.35, 1,946.01 and 323.46 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.35 : 1,946.01 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.35/1,946.01 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.35x = 1,946.01 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.35x = 629,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,456.39/1,297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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