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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.62, 1,945.75 and 567.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.62, 1,945.75 and 567.71 is: 851.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.62 : 1,945.75 = 567.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.62/1,945.75 = 567.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.62x = 1,945.75 × 567.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.62x = 1,104,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,617.35/1,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.26

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