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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.93, 1,946.83 and 420.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.93, 1,946.83 and 420.41 is: 630.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.93 : 1,946.83 = 420.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.93/1,946.83 = 420.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.93x = 1,946.83 × 420.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.93x = 818,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,466.80/1,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.59

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