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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.38, 1,944.78 and 517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.38, 1,944.78 and 517.12 is: 775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.38 : 1,944.78 = 517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.38/1,944.78 = 517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.38x = 1,944.78 × 517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.38x = 1,005,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,684.63/1,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.17

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