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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.64, 1,945.95 and 475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.64, 1,945.95 and 475.73 is: 713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.64 : 1,945.95 = 475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.64/1,945.95 = 475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.64x = 1,945.95 × 475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.64x = 925,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,746.79/1,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.41

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