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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.03, 1,944.45 and 566.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.03, 1,944.45 and 566.05 is: 848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.03 : 1,944.45 = 566.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.03/1,944.45 = 566.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.03x = 1,944.45 × 566.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.03x = 1,100,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,655.92/1,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.60

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