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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.52, 1,947.44 and 568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.52, 1,947.44 and 568.64 is: 852.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.52 : 1,947.44 = 568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.52/1,947.44 = 568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.52x = 1,947.44 × 568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.52x = 1,107,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,392.28/1,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.81

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