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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.94, 1,946.51 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.94, 1,946.51 and 476.28 is: 714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.94 : 1,946.51 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.94/1,946.51 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.94x = 1,946.51 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.94x = 927,071.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,071.67/1,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.27

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