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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.14, 1,947.21 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.14, 1,947.21 and 324.20 is: 486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.14 : 1,947.21 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.14/1,947.21 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.14x = 1,947.21 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.14x = 631,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,285.48/1,298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.30

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