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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.50, 1,946.34 and 639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.50, 1,946.34 and 639.72 is: 959.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.50 : 1,946.34 = 639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.50/1,946.34 = 639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.50x = 1,946.34 × 639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.50x = 1,245,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,112.62/1,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.62

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