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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.75, 1,946.69 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.75, 1,946.69 and 373.44 is: 560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.75 : 1,946.69 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.75/1,946.69 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.75x = 1,946.69 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.75x = 726,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,971.91/1,297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.18

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