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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.50 : 1,946.25 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.50/1,946.25 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.50x = 1,946.25 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.50x = 750,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,279.38/1,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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