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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.92, 1,947.18 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.92, 1,947.18 and 373.49 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.92 : 1,947.18 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.92/1,947.18 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.92x = 1,947.18 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.92x = 727,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,252.26/1,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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