Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.52, 1,946 and 372.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,297.52, 1,946 and 372.96 is: 559.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,297.52 : 1,946 = 372.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,297.52/1,946 = 372.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,297.52x = 1,946 × 372.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,297.52x = 725,780.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,780.16/1,297.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559.36
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