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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.63, 1,946.16 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.63, 1,946.16 and 372.98 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.63 : 1,946.16 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.63/1,946.16 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.63x = 1,946.16 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.63x = 725,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,883.62/1,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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