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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.46, 1,946.50 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.46, 1,946.50 and 373 is: 559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.46 : 1,946.50 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.46/1,946.50 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.46x = 1,946.50 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.46x = 726,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,044.50/1,297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.59

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