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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.86, 1,946.15 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.86, 1,946.15 and 431.88 is: 647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.86 : 1,946.15 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.86/1,946.15 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.86x = 1,946.15 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.86x = 840,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,503.26/1,297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.61

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