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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.49, 1,945.89 and 431.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.49, 1,945.89 and 431.78 is: 647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.49 : 1,945.89 = 431.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.49/1,945.89 = 431.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.49x = 1,945.89 × 431.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.49x = 840,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,186.65/1,297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.55

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