Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.50, 1,946.25 and 385.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,297.50, 1,946.25 and 385.50 is: 578.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,297.50 : 1,946.25 = 385.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,297.50/1,946.25 = 385.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,297.50x = 1,946.25 × 385.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,297.50x = 750,279.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,279.38/1,297.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578.25
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