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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.68, 1,946.28 and 567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.68, 1,946.28 and 567.12 is: 850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.68 : 1,946.28 = 567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.68/1,946.28 = 567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.68x = 1,946.28 × 567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.68x = 1,103,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,774.31/1,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.58

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