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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.44, 1,945.66 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.44, 1,945.66 and 431.52 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.44 : 1,945.66 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.44/1,945.66 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.44x = 1,945.66 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.44x = 839,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,591.20/1,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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