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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.67, 1,945.84 and 475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.67, 1,945.84 and 475.73 is: 713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.67 : 1,945.84 = 475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.67/1,945.84 = 475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.67x = 1,945.84 × 475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.67x = 925,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,694.46/1,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.35

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