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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.54, 1,945.68 and 604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.54, 1,945.68 and 604.04 is: 905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.54 : 1,945.68 = 604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.54/1,945.68 = 604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.54x = 1,945.68 × 604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.54x = 1,175,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,271.15/1,297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.77

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