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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.92, 1,946.80 and 408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.92, 1,946.80 and 408.45 is: 612.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.92 : 1,946.80 = 408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.92/1,946.80 = 408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.92x = 1,946.80 × 408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.92x = 795,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,170.46/1,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.65

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