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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.89, 1,946.70 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.89, 1,946.70 and 373.59 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.89 : 1,946.70 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.89/1,946.70 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.89x = 1,946.70 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.89x = 727,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,267.65/1,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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