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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.91, 1,946.17 and 517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.91, 1,946.17 and 517.51 is: 775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.91 : 1,946.17 = 517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.91/1,946.17 = 517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.91x = 1,946.17 × 517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.91x = 1,007,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,162.44/1,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.99

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