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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.12, 1,946.85 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.12, 1,946.85 and 373.47 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.12 : 1,946.85 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.12/1,946.85 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.12x = 1,946.85 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.12x = 727,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,090.07/1,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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