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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.13, 1,947.24 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.13, 1,947.24 and 324.24 is: 486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.13 : 1,947.24 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.13/1,947.24 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.13x = 1,947.24 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.13x = 631,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,373.10/1,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.37

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