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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.66, 1,946.51 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.66, 1,946.51 and 323.76 is: 485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.66 : 1,946.51 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.66/1,946.51 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.66x = 1,946.51 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.66x = 630,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,202.08/1,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.64

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