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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.94, 1,946.92 and 476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.94, 1,946.92 and 476.24 is: 714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.94 : 1,946.92 = 476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.94/1,946.92 = 476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.94x = 1,946.92 × 476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.94x = 927,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,201.18/1,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.36

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