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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.51, 1,946.26 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.51, 1,946.26 and 323.61 is: 485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.51 : 1,946.26 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.51/1,946.26 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.51x = 1,946.26 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.51x = 629,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,822.30/1,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.41

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