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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.59, 1,944.65 and 566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.59, 1,944.65 and 566.25 is: 848.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.59 : 1,944.65 = 566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.59/1,944.65 = 566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.59x = 1,944.65 × 566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.59x = 1,101,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,155.23/1,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.62

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