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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.61, 1,945.20 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.61, 1,945.20 and 431.31 is: 646.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.61 : 1,945.20 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.61/1,945.20 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.61x = 1,945.20 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.61x = 838,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,984.21/1,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.56

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