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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.68, 1,946.90 and 567.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.68, 1,946.90 and 567.74 is: 851.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.68 : 1,946.90 = 567.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.68/1,946.90 = 567.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.68x = 1,946.90 × 567.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.68x = 1,105,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,333.01/1,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.12

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