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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.02, 1,944.89 and 566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.02, 1,944.89 and 566.28 is: 849.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.02 : 1,944.89 = 566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.02/1,944.89 = 566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.02x = 1,944.89 × 566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.02x = 1,101,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,352.31/1,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.14

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