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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.74, 1,946.32 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.74, 1,946.32 and 373.10 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.74 : 1,946.32 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.74/1,946.32 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.74x = 1,946.32 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.74x = 726,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,163.66/1,297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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