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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.41, 1,944.21 and 639.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.41, 1,944.21 and 639.09 is: 957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.41 : 1,944.21 = 639.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.41/1,944.21 = 639.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.41x = 1,944.21 × 639.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.41x = 1,242,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,525.17/1,297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.70

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