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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.68, 1,946.40 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.68, 1,946.40 and 432 is: 647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.68 : 1,946.40 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.68/1,946.40 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.68x = 1,946.40 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.68x = 840,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,844.80/1,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.96

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