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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.02, 1,947.24 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.02, 1,947.24 and 477.44 is: 716.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.02 : 1,947.24 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.02/1,947.24 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.02x = 1,947.24 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.02x = 929,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,690.27/1,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.24

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