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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.51, 1,947.08 and 528.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.51, 1,947.08 and 528.01 is: 792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.51 : 1,947.08 = 528.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.51/1,947.08 = 528.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.51x = 1,947.08 × 528.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.51x = 1,028,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,075.07/1,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.34

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