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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.44, 1,946.88 and 648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.44, 1,946.88 and 648.72 is: 973.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.44 : 1,946.88 = 648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.44/1,946.88 = 648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.44x = 1,946.88 × 648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.44x = 1,262,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,979.99/1,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.44

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