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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.56, 1,946.22 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.56, 1,946.22 and 528 is: 791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.56 : 1,946.22 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.56/1,946.22 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.56x = 1,946.22 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.56x = 1,027,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,604.16/1,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.95

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