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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.29, 1,947.29 and 867.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.29, 1,947.29 and 867.45 is: 1,302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.29 : 1,947.29 = 867.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.29/1,947.29 = 867.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.29x = 1,947.29 × 867.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.29x = 1,689,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,172.37/1,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.08

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