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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.77, 1,946.25 and 567.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.77, 1,946.25 and 567.15 is: 850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.77 : 1,946.25 = 567.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.77/1,946.25 = 567.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.77x = 1,946.25 × 567.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.77x = 1,103,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,815.69/1,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.55

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