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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.55, 1,946.28 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.55, 1,946.28 and 373.12 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.55 : 1,946.28 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.55/1,946.28 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.55x = 1,946.28 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.55x = 726,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,195.99/1,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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