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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.37, 1,946.06 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.37, 1,946.06 and 431.75 is: 647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.37 : 1,946.06 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.37/1,946.06 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.37x = 1,946.06 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.37x = 840,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,211.41/1,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.63

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