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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.08, 1,945.26 and 566.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.08, 1,945.26 and 566.49 is: 849.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.08 : 1,945.26 = 566.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.08/1,945.26 = 566.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.08x = 1,945.26 × 566.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.08x = 1,101,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,970.34/1,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.58

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