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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.01, 1,947.01 and 324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.01, 1,947.01 and 324.11 is: 486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.01 : 1,947.01 = 324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.01/1,947.01 = 324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.01x = 1,947.01 × 324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.01x = 631,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,035.68/1,298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.16

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