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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.64, 1,946.41 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.64, 1,946.41 and 323.75 is: 485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.64 : 1,946.41 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.64/1,946.41 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.64x = 1,946.41 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.64x = 630,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,150.24/1,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.61

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