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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.81, 1,946.51 and 604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.81, 1,946.51 and 604.25 is: 906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.81 : 1,946.51 = 604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.81/1,946.51 = 604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.81x = 1,946.51 × 604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.81x = 1,176,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,178.67/1,297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.28

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