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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.61, 1,946.12 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.61, 1,946.12 and 475.44 is: 713.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.61 : 1,946.12 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.61/1,946.12 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.61x = 1,946.12 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.61x = 925,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,260.92/1,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.05

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