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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.98, 1,946.46 and 567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.98, 1,946.46 and 567.05 is: 850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.98 : 1,946.46 = 567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.98/1,946.46 = 567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.98x = 1,946.46 × 567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.98x = 1,103,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,739.84/1,297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.35

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