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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.04, 1,945.98 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.04, 1,945.98 and 529.08 is: 793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.04 : 1,945.98 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.04/1,945.98 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.04x = 1,945.98 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.04x = 1,029,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,579.10/1,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.18

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