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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.69, 1,946.60 and 567.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.69, 1,946.60 and 567.25 is: 850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.69 : 1,946.60 = 567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.69/1,946.60 = 567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.69x = 1,946.60 × 567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.69x = 1,104,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,208.85/1,297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.90

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