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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.88, 1,947.42 and 567.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.88, 1,947.42 and 567.66 is: 851.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.88 : 1,947.42 = 567.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.88/1,947.42 = 567.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.88x = 1,947.42 × 567.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.88x = 1,105,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,472.44/1,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.76

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