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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.71, 1,947.33 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.71, 1,947.33 and 476.04 is: 714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.71 : 1,947.33 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.71/1,947.33 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.71x = 1,947.33 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.71x = 927,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,006.97/1,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.34

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