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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.01, 1,945.50 and 474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.01, 1,945.50 and 474.99 is: 712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.01 : 1,945.50 = 474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.01/1,945.50 = 474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.01x = 1,945.50 × 474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.01x = 924,093.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,093.05/1,297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.48

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