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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.70, 1,945.98 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.70, 1,945.98 and 475.76 is: 713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.70 : 1,945.98 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.70/1,945.98 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.70x = 1,945.98 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.70x = 925,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,819.44/1,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.43

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