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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.31, 1,945.62 and 566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.31, 1,945.62 and 566.73 is: 849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.31 : 1,945.62 = 566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.31/1,945.62 = 566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.31x = 1,945.62 × 566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.31x = 1,102,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,641.22/1,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.95

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