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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.45, 1,946.55 and 604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.45, 1,946.55 and 604.52 is: 906.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.45 : 1,946.55 = 604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.45/1,946.55 = 604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.45x = 1,946.55 × 604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.45x = 1,176,728.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,728.41/1,297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.96

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