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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.83, 1,946.52 and 604.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.83, 1,946.52 and 604.38 is: 906.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.83 : 1,946.52 = 604.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.83/1,946.52 = 604.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.83x = 1,946.52 × 604.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.83x = 1,176,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,437.76/1,297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.47

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