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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297, 1,945.50 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297, 1,945.50 and 385 is: 577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297 : 1,945.50 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297/1,945.50 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297x = 1,945.50 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297x = 749,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,017.50/1,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.50

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